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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220020500071 · 02/03/2002 · Graymont Western Lime Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
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
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
1
Mine experience
3.8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Michael Nast
Operator
Graymont Western Lime Inc.
Mine
4700222

Narrative

EE WAS USING A SLEDGE HAMMER TO BREAK UP A PIECE OF KILN ASH. WHEN THE HAMMER FACE CONTACTED WITH THE PIECE OF ASH, THE EE FELT SOMETHING POP IN HIS LEFT WRIST AND FELT PAIN.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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