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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220032390023 · 08/15/2003 · Holcim (US) Incorporated

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
46
Mine experience
7.57 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Holcim (US) Incorporated
Mine
2300053

Narrative

EMPLOYEE FELT BURNING SENSATION IN RIGHT SHOULDER WHILE USING PIPE WRENCH TO REMOVE A PIPE EXTRACTOR THAT WAS STUCK IN A 1"" PIECE OF PIPE. HE WAS HOLDING THE PIPE IN A VISE AT THE TIME. HE AGGRAVATED THE SHOULDER AGAIN ON 8-16 WHILE MOVING A WINCH ON A DOLLY. HE BEGAN LOSING TIME ON 8-13-03. MRI WAS NEGATIVE. INJURY DIAGNOSED AS RIGHT SHOULDER STRAIN.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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