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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220082800061 · 09/25/2008 · Leelanau County Road Commission

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
26
Mine experience
8.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Leelanau County-MI
Operator
Leelanau County Road Commission
Mine
2001055

Narrative

EE was tightening tension on conveyor belt using a ratchet wrench and his back went into a spasm, EE experienced extreme pain precluding any further work. EE has been receiving treatment from a specialist for this condition for several months, original onset was not related to any specific work related incident.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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