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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220010090032 · 12/23/2000 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... 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
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
Mine experience
2.3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
3100096

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS LOWERING A SLEDGE HAMMER TO THE FLOOR. HE STRUCK THE INSIDE OF HIS LOWER RIGHT LEG,CAUSING CONTUSION OR HEMATOMA. SENT HIM TO DOCTOR TO BE CHECKED 12-27-00. DOCTOR SAID HE WAS O.K . BUT TO RETURN FOR FOLLOW UP 12-30-00. AT THAT TIME LEG HAD BECOME SWELLED. DOCTOR MADE INCISION TO DRAIN FLUIDS ON LEG. NO LOSS AT WORK OR RESTRICTIONS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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