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MACHINERY

220061670031 · 06/09/2006 · Norris Asphalt Paving Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Drill operator
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
20
Mine experience
4.58 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Brady D Meldrem
Operator
Norris Asphalt Paving Company
Mine
2302004

Narrative

Employee reported injury after using a 36"" , 3/4 drive ratchet. The ratchet broke cleanly off. He was in the process of installing a counterweight on the cone crusher. It is unknown if this caused the injury, but it was the first time the employee reported it to the company. This injury requires surgery.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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