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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220081770045 · 06/19/2008 · Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Outside foreman, Leadman
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
0.48 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC
Mine
0100003

Narrative

Worker was using a 12 lb. sledge hammer to break up a concrete wall. When he stopped and began to clean up the area, he experienced intense pain and was temporarily unable to use his right shoulder. The injury was diagnosed as a shoulder strain. He was prescribed anti-inflammatory and pain medication for one week.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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