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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220051320009 · 05/02/2005 · Meridian Aggregates Company, a Limited Partnership

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
JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
284
Mine experience
0.75 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Martin Marietta Materials Inc
Operator
Meridian Aggregates Company, a Limited Partnership
Mine
3401634

Narrative

EE was performing regular maintenance at the jaw crusher. While turning a wrench, he felt a pop in his R. index finger. Pain radiated towards his palm. He thought that it would get better but it did not. He reported this incident one week later on 5/9/05. He was taken to the doctor and is being treated for an inflammed tendon.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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