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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220022260021 · 07/31/2002 · Specialty Granules LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting 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
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
156
Mine experience
34.03 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Specialty Granules LLC
Operator
Specialty Granules LLC
Mine
2300288

Narrative

THE EE WAS USING A 6"" SOCKET TO TIGHTEN BOLTS ON THE JAW CRUSHER. AT COMPLETION OF THE JOB, THE EE MANUALLY LIFTED THE SOCKET FROM THE BOLT. THIS RESULTED IN A STRAIN OF THE LOWER BACK. LIFTIN G EYES ARE PROVIDED FOR USE WITH A HOIST, BUT WAS NOT USED BY THE EE. THIS INJURY BECAME A LOST TIME INCIDENT ON AUGUST 5, 2002.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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