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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220013400010 · 11/06/2001 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
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
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
30
Mine experience
1.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
3600006

Narrative

WITH 2 OTHER EES, REMOVING #1 NORTH COMPRESSOR TO TAKE TO SHOP FOR REPAIRS. COMPRESSOR BOLTS EXTREMELY TIGHT. TWO WRENCH4S WERE USED IN TANDEM TO LOOSEN BOLTS. WHILE PULLING ON WRENCH, EE FELT PAIN IN BACK AND DOWN LEG.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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