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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220230270002 · 03/25/2022 · The Doe Run Company

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
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
19.56 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Renco Group
Operator
The Doe Run Company
Mine
2300458

Narrative

EE WAS LOOSENING A BOLT TO CHANGE THE OIL ON A DRILL WHEN THE EE FELT PAIN IN UPPER RIGHT ARM / SHOULDER. EE WAS EVALUATED BY MEDICAL PERSONNEL AND RELEASED BACK TO NORMAL DUTIES. EE HAS RECENTLY BEEN RE-EVALUATED AND TESTING PERFORMED RESULTING IN A SURGICAL RECOMMENDATION FOR A TORN ROTATOR CUFF. SURGICAL DATE IS PENDING AT THIS TIME. EE REMAINS FULL DUTY UNTIL SURGERY DATE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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