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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220042030035 · 07/06/2004 · U.S. Silica Company, LLC

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
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
9
Mine experience
27.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USS Holdings Inc
Operator
U.S. Silica Company, LLC
Mine
4402829

Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO TAKE A PUMP CASING OFF FRO REPAIRS. THE EMPLOYEE WAS USING A 3/4"" DRIVE RATCHET TO BREAK CASING NUTS LOOSE & WAS PULLING UP ON THE RATCHET WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT GROIN AREA.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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