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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220012700021 · 08/28/2001 · Calaveras Materials Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
2.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Calaveras Materials Inc
Mine
0401966

Narrative

EE WAS SWINGING A SUSPENDED BEATER-BAR WHICH BEATS THE UNDERSIDE OF THE GRIZZLEY TO VIBRATE & KEEP MATERIAL FLOWING FROM HOPPER. MINIMAL EFFORT IS REQUIRED TO SWING THE SUSPENDED BAR/HAMMER. E E THREW OUT RIGHT SHOULDER WHEN SWINGING BAR. RIGHT SHOULDER STRAIN.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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