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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220052990019 · 10/20/2005 · Magnesita Refractories Company

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
1.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Magnesita Refractories Company
Mine
3600009

Narrative

Maintenance mechanic was changing cooler grates and experienced a thoracic back strain while tightening bolts with wrench.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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