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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220222310011 · 08/12/2022 · Climax Molybdenum Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Climax Molybdenum Company
Mine
0502256

Narrative

While using a small ore sample tool, like a smaller version of a spade shovel, employee met some resistance while using tool and after applying more pressure on the shovel and twisting it, removed shovel and felt strain in back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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