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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220001720005 · 04/13/2000 · Imerys Pigments LLC

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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
7.8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Pigments LLC
Mine
0100011

Narrative

EE WAS INSTALLING FLEX LINE ON THE #2 AIR LOCK AT THE #2 FLASH DRYER. HE WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS USING A WRENCH. WHEN HE PULLED UP ON THE WRENCH HIS SHOULDER POPPED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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