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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220042920025 · 10/07/2004 · Eagle Picher Filtration & Minerals Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
7.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Eagle-Picher Industries Inc
Operator
Eagle Picher Filtration & Minerals Inc
Mine
2600680

Narrative

While crushing ore samples with a 35 lb. rolling pin, the employee tried to lift the pin up while she was bent over at the waist, which caused her to feel a sharp pain in her lower back. Doctor prescribed light duty, moist heat, physical therapy, and muscle relaxers

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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