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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220052280012 · 04/20/2005 · U.S. Silica Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
23.85 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USS Holdings Inc
Operator
U.S. Silica Company, LLC
Mine
3400836

Narrative

MECHANIC WAS REMOVING BOLTS FROM THE BELLYPAN ON THE DOZER. HE WAS USING HIS LEGS FOR ADDED LEVERAGE ON THE WRENCH USED TO REMOVE THE BOLTS. HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT KNEE A FEW MINUTES LATER. THE MECHANIC DID NOT FEEL MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NEEDED AT THE TIME. HE WAS GIVEN A STERIOD SHOT IN HIS LEFT KNEE ON 8/11/2005.*ORIGINAL EDoc # 230590*

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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