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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220052170034 · 07/08/2005 · Stoneco, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Fireman - locomotive, Railroad clam operator, Timekeeper, Yard engine operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
Stoneco, Inc.
Mine
3300181

Narrative

The employee was opening railcar doors to clean the cars. One of the door latches was stuck so he pried up on it with a spud bar and when he did he felt a sharp pain in his back left shoulder. He did not seek treatment for this injury until 8-1-05. He was given a prescription for physical therapy for 3 times per week for 3 weeks.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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