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NONPOWERED HAULAGE

220200150012 · 01/04/2020 · Colowyo Coal Company L P

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Move non-self-propelled equip
Injury source
WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
10
Mine experience
18.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Assn Inc
Operator
Colowyo Coal Company L P
Mine
0502962

Narrative

A mechanic was installing the outside right front tire on 287 highway truck. Mechanic was using right arm on the tire dolly and left arm supporting the top of the tire. They felt a sharp pain in left shoulder as they guided the wheel onto the studs. Mechanic was seen by a doctor on 1/7/20 and was released to restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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