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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220030310038 · 01/15/2003 · Evergreen Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Truck driver
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
230
Mine experience
0.32 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
Operator
Evergreen Mining Company
Mine
4607945

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS IN PROCESS OF TIGHTENING A LUG NUT ON THE WHEEL OF A MACK COAL TRUCK WHEN THE ""STUD"" BROKE LOOSE CAUSING HIS WEIGHT TO SHIFT TO HIS RIGHT ANKLE. HE SUSTAINED SPRAINED ANKLE AS A R ESULT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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