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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220051510049 · 05/16/2005 · Linville Coal Preparation Plant Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Miner, Prospector, NEC
Activity
Double jack
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.48 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Howard Linville
Operator
Linville Coal Preparation Plant Inc
Mine
4606528

Narrative

EE was using a sledge hammer to break up concrete and felt a sharp pain in his side. Continued to work for 2 more days, but would fill pain when he turned a certain way. Sought medical treatment 5-19-05 and was diagnosed with a strian.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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