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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220261310015 · 04/30/2026 · Cantera Carmelo Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
48
Mine experience
1.37 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Edgar Figueroa; Melba Figueroa
Operator
Cantera Carmelo Inc
Mine
5400260

Narrative

While performing maintenance on the secondary mill the miner was using the hammer and during a swing felt a pinch and/or sting in EE's left bicep. The miner suffered a tear in EE's left bicep.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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