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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220061250052 · 04/24/2006 · Riverside Cement Co

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Pumper
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
9.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Texas Industries Inc
Operator
Riverside Cement Co
Mine
0400010

Narrative

Using hammer to unchoke plugged chute. Hammer was being swung across the employees body and overhead in attempt to loosen material stuck in chute. Strained right hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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