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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220011280007 · 02/01/2001 · 3M 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
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
—
Mine experience
17.57 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
Operator
3M Company
Mine
4700119

Narrative

EMPLOYEE HAD BEEN SEEING A CHIROPRACTOR FOR AN ONGOING NECK PROBLEM FOR THE PAST 3 OR 4 YEARS. DURING THE VISIT HE HAD MENTIONED THAT HE WAS INSTALLING GAS LINES WITH A PIPE WRENCH AND FELT PAIN IN HIS NECK.THIS IS NOW A NEW INCIDENT HE WAS PUT ON RESTRICTIONS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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