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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220030690036 · 02/18/2003 · Central City Synfuel

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
Nature of injury
JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
7
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
William J West
Operator
Central City Synfuel
Mine
3608747

Narrative

EE STATES WHILE DOING DUTIES HE DEVELOPED PAIN IN HIS LEFT HAND AND THUMB. WENT TO HOSPITAL, X-RAY THAT WAS TAKEN FAILS TO DEMONSTRATE A FRACTURE. HOWEVER THERE APPEARS TO BE A SPUR ON THE NAVICULAR PART OF THE BONE. THUMB SPICA HAS CREATED IMMOBILIZATION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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