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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220021150038 · 04/02/2002 · American Gilsonite Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
311
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
American Gilsonite Company
Operator
American Gilsonite Company
Mine
4200854

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A 3/4"" WRENCH TO TURN NUT ON A PUMP PACKING GLAND. THE MAJORITY OF THE STRAIN OF THE WRENCH WAS ON HIS FINGER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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