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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220031630040 · 04/13/2003 · The North American Coal Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing 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
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
110
Mine experience
0.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
NACCO Industries Inc
Operator
The North American Coal Corp
Mine
4102840

Narrative

WHILE TIGHTENING A BOLT WITH A WRENCH, THE WRENCH SLIPPED CAUSING HIS SHOULDER TO POP. THE EMPLOYEE CONTINUED TO WORK WITH SOME REOCCURRING PAIN. THE EMPLOYEE HAD AN APPOINTMENT FOR AN MRI ON 5/29/03 AND WAS TAKEN OFF WORK ON 6/2/03.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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