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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220052850012 · 07/21/2005 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
15.37 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
1800017

Narrative

Injured employee was replacing head traction segments on large pan conveyor. Difficult access caused the employee to work at an ackward angle while tightening bolts with torque bar. Caused strain to lower back. Purchased compact torque multipler to use in tight areas.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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