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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220061940007 · 06/27/2006 · Mellott Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
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
3
Mine experience
0.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
H B Mellott Estate Inc
Operator
Mellott Company
Mine
3609184

Narrative

While employee was using a 16 lb. sledge hammer he felt a strain in his lower back. The employee has been trained in the proper handling of a sledge hammer to avoid future injuries.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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