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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220053540046 · 12/07/2005 · Atlantic States Materials of PA Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
2
Mine experience
0.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ennstone PLC
Operator
Atlantic States Materials of PA Inc
Mine
3609169

Narrative

Ee was removing a frozen valve 3"" to thaw it out once all bolts were removed the valve was stuck in place. He pulled on valve when it broke loose it. He did not have a good grip on it and it fell on his wrist the valve weighed approx. 40 lb.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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