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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220170390017 · 01/20/2017 · 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
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
136
Mine experience
41.31 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Mechanic reported lifting a battery(about 30#)out of a loader and felt ""pop"" in right shoulder. Mechanic initially declined medical assessment, but later provided conservative care instructions. After a follow up assessment, restrictions were ordered on 1-30-17. Mechanic reports having removed numerous batteries recently. X-ray report showed multiple chronic changes.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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