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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220070820030 · 03/13/2007 · Ash Grove Cement Company

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
4.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ash Grove Cement Company
Operator
Ash Grove Cement Company
Mine
2500002

Narrative

EE was using a sledge hammer to drive pins into the sand feeder and strained his lower back. EE was seen by the company Dr that day and was given work restrictions. EE had a personal back injury within the last month and has missed several days. He was off work for his back on Feb. 13,14,19-took vac from 2/26 - 3/3 and had been seeing a chiropractor from 2/14 to DOI.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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