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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220051190009 · 04/23/2005 · Carbo Ceramics Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
3
Mine experience
15.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Gary A Kolstad
Operator
Carbo Ceramics Inc
Mine
1600995

Narrative

Accident occured as EE was bent over under railcar in attempt to pry a stop chock away from the wheel of a rail car. Using a pry bar (12-15 lbs) swung the bar twisting his upper body and back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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