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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220051250055 · 04/22/2005 · Mosaic Phosphates Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
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
0
Mine experience
9.29 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mosaic Company
Operator
Mosaic Phosphates Company
Mine
0800177

Narrative

Employee states he was using 4 lb. hammer to punch holes in conveyor belt and felt pain in back. Previous history of back injuries. RTW in June, 2004, following back injury & medical procedure for Dec. 2003 injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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