← MSHA accidents

HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220083110005 · 10/07/2008 · Oil-Dri Georgia LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
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
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
181
Mine experience
5.65 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Oil Dri Corporation Of America
Operator
Oil-Dri Georgia LLC
Mine
0900114

Narrative

Attempting to remove bolt with wrench from the coverplate on Wms Mill sump pump, the wrench slipped which caused employee's weight to shift to right shoulder. The pain was not evident at first but got worst during the night. Dr suspected rotator cuff tear, the MRI results confirmed on 10/30/08 (Dr diagnosis). Employee opted to physical theraphy vs seeing orthorpedic doctor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
JSON-LD · Markdown