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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220161600021 · 03/30/2016 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Drill operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
114
Mine experience
10.06 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2600062

Narrative

Operator on TD856 called and reported that they had pulled a muscle in arm. Employee was lifting a 70 lb drill bit to place on drill rod. This injury became reportable on May 24, 2016 when employee received a restricted duty release during a follow up Dr. visit.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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