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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220061670023 · 06/14/2006 · Big River Industries Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
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
0.96 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
Big River Industries Inc
Mine
0100034

Narrative

The employee was tightening bolts on a crusher head. While he was pulling on the torque wrench, his footing and wrench slipped causing a lower back strain.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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