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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220002550028 · 07/21/2000 · Greenbank Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
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
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Edward L Rempel; David B Walden
Operator
Greenbank Inc
Mine
4502244

Narrative

SWINGING SLEDGE HAMMER (20 LB) WITH BOTH HANDS FROM RIGHT TO LEFT (WORKING ON AN AXLE ON A TRUCK) ON THE SWING HE FELT A POP IN THE LEFT SHOULDER JOINT FELT SHOOTING PAINS DOWN THE LEFT ARM AN D ARM FELT USELESS. HAS NOT IMPROVED. STILL CANNOT LIFT ANYTHING STRAIGHT UP.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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