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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220051160044 · 02/14/2005 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
82
Mine experience
3.33 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
3600006

Narrative

Cleaning inclined belt covers and support structure. Using sledgehammer on support structure, missed vertical angle, causing him to twist, pull his back. Originally 1st aid report.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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