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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220042220032 · 07/24/2004 · Limpus Quarries Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
223
Mine experience
2.25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ashland Inc
Operator
Limpus Quarries Inc
Mine
2301148

Narrative

ALLEGEDLY EE WAS PULLING ON PIPE WRENCH TO LOOSEN FILTER ON LOADER WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LT.HIP/ BACK AREA. THIS RESULTED IN A DIAGNOSIS OF LOW BACK PAIN W/SCIATIC NERVE INVOLVEMENT. THIS INJURY WAS NOT REPORTED UNTIL 8/2/04. IT IS UNDER INVESTIGATION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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