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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220082100029 · 07/17/2008 · Lafarge Aggregates Southeast Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge Aggregates Southeast Inc
Mine
1601364

Narrative

EE was assisting in rebuild of wet end of dredge pump. He was attempting to remove two bolts holding pump shell to base using an end wrench. The ee lifted on the wrench with his back, straining lower back. He failed to use proper tool for this procedure and while using the wrong tool the ee lifted with his back and should have lifted with his legs.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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