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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220060090006 · 01/04/2006 · PCS Phosphate Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
11 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Potash Corp Of Saskatchewan
Operator
PCS Phosphate Company Inc
Mine
3100212

Narrative

Employee was replacing an internediate cable on the 8200 Dragline. The task involved swinging a 20lb hammer, pulling on 3-ton com-a-longs, and walking up and down the mast of the dragline. While performing this task, his back started feeling stiff. Woke up the next morning with back pain.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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