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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220081560055 · 05/06/2008 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
17.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
3800068

Narrative

Employee was tightening bolts on the rock hammer located at the primary crusher. He was using a 16 lbs hammer and a knock wrench to tighten bolts strained right forearm and elbow. He was placed on restrictive duty on 5/28/08 no lifting over 5 lbs.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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