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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220202870029 · 08/31/2020 · Wharf Resources (USA) Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.85 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Coeur Mining, Inc.
Operator
Wharf Resources (USA) Inc
Mine
3901282

Narrative

EE pulled down on a Chain Spreader tool handle. The handle suddenly released downward straining employee's shoulder. Employee saw a physician on 9/9 and released back to work as tolerated. On days off the employee saw an Orthopedic Physician 9/30 and was released restricted. The employee returned to next scheduled shift restricted on 10/5 making this a reportable case at that time.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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