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MACHINERY

220020290032 · 01/24/2002 · Perlite Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
JACKS-MECH,HYDRL,AIR,ETC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
147
Mine experience
7.4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alleghany Corp
Operator
Perlite Inc
Mine
2900248

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS UNPLUGGING JAW USING JACK TO MOVE TOGGLE PLATE. EMPLOYEE PUT AWKWARD PRESSURE ON JACK WHEN SHOULDER ""POPPED."" POSSIBLE STRAIN TO LEFT SHOULDER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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