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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220252680001 · 09/17/2025 · Robinson Nevada Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
KGHM Polska Miedz S A
Operator
Robinson Nevada Mining Company
Mine
2601916

Narrative

The employee was using a sledgehammer to knock out bolts on sag mill liners. During a swing the sledgehammer head slipped off a bolt end causing the employee's right wrist to twist awkwardly which resulted in a sprained right wrist

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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