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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220021150049 · 04/16/2002 · Oxbow Mining, LLC

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
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
11
Mine experience
0.76 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Oxbow Carbon LLC
Operator
Oxbow Mining, LLC
Mine
0504452

Narrative

CHANGING SPRAY HEAD ON FIRE SUPPRESSION ON BELT DRIVE WITH A CRESCENT AND PIPE WRENCH. PIPE WRENCH SLIPPED CAUSING EE'S BODY TO LURCH FORWARD, HURTING LOWER BACK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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