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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220233470005 · 12/07/2023 · Graymont Western US Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Miner, Prospector, NEC
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
144
Mine experience
16.83 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Graymont Ltd
Operator
Graymont Western US Inc
Mine
2401652

Narrative

The injured miner was swinging a 10 pound sledge hammer to attempt to unplug a lime kiln dust (LKD) bin and chute. While swinging the hammer they felt a pop and pain in right shoulder/arm. They visited an orthopedist who released them to restricted duty. An MRI is scheduled for 12/15/2023 to determine the extent of the injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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