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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220172790009 · 09/25/2017 · NewRange Copper Nickel, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
59
Mine experience
11 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Polymet Mining Corp
Operator
NewRange Copper Nickel, LLC
Mine
2103658

Narrative

Employee was assisting in repairs to 2 1/2"" overhead piping with a 24"" pipe wrench. Employee reported soreness in left shoulder and neck after reaching for a short length of pipe, that was being used for leverage on the pipe wrench, when the short length of pipe slipped off the wrench handle. The accident occurred on 9/12/2017 and the employee was seen by the doctor on 9/25/17.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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