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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220170330022 · 01/26/2017 · Tilden Mining Company L C

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CONTAINERS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
26
Mine experience
9.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
U.S. Steel Canada; Cliffs Natural Resources Inc
Operator
Tilden Mining Company L C
Mine
2000422

Narrative

EE participated in several consecutive shifts of manual labor (bucket brigade) requiring repetitive motion. Employee picked up plastic pail containing scraps (approx. 10lbs). EE states felt a pop in right shoulder and experienced immediate pain down the outside of upper arm. Employee was evaluated by two EMTs, and then transported to Bell for further evaluation. Restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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