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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220080720017 · 03/04/2008 · Carmeuse Lime and Stone Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Pumper
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.48 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA; Lafarge SA
Operator
Carmeuse Lime and Stone Inc
Mine
1505484

Narrative

Plant employee was attempting to unplug a chute below a dust bin feeder, using a sledge hammer. While striking the chute with the sledge hammer, the employee felt discomfort in his left shoulder down to his elbow.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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