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MACHINERY

220162220013 · 08/06/2016 · Pinto Valley Mining Corp.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Froth cell operator, Flotation mill operator, Concetrator operator
Activity
Blow gun, Airlance
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
13
Mine experience
3.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Capstone Copper Corp
Operator
Pinto Valley Mining Corp.
Mine
0201049

Narrative

Employee was using a 6' air lance to un-choke launder line and felt a strain in the upper back between the shoulder blades.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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