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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220022880088 · 09/26/2002 · Amrize Cement Inc

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
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
188
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Amrize Cement Inc
Mine
3400023

Narrative

EE WAS TRYING TO LOOSEN A BOLT ON THE 980 LOADER USING A SOCKET AND 4' CHEATER BAR. THE BOLT BROKE LOOSE JARRING THE EE. THE CHEATER BAR HIT THE BUMPER OF THE LOADER CAUSING A SUDDEN STOP, WHI CH AGAIN JARRED THE EE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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