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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220160750012 · 03/11/2016 · Superior Minerals Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
0
Mine experience
24.79 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
T C Mineral (aka Twin City Mineral)
Operator
Superior Minerals Company
Mine
2103097

Narrative

Employee suffered a strain to EE's left wrist while using a wrecking bar to check conveyor bearings and to remove built up material. The strain was caused by the repetitive twisting motion.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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