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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220172190033 · 08/02/2017 · Golden Queen Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Golden Queen Mining Company Ltd; Gauss LLC
Operator
Golden Queen Mining Company
Mine
0405319

Narrative

Due to the set up of the equipment the employee was working on the employee was in an awkward position with arm extended holding an 18"" crescent wrench attempting to relieve the pressure on a tension-er. This put a strain on the employee's neck resulting in a strained neck muscle.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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