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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220083370003 · 04/20/2008 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.65 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
4000838

Narrative

Employee alleges he struck his little finger on his right hand while lifting a shovel. He only wanted to report it and did not want any treatment at the time. He later complained that it was swollen and wanted to seek medical treatment. He had PIPJ Arthrotomy to repair ligament on 11/20/08 and returned to work on his normal scheduled day on 11/22/08 on restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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