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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220090540033 · 12/07/2008 · Oldcastle Industrial Minerals

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
Oldcastle Industrial Minerals
Mine
3603432

Narrative

Employee was beating on the outside of a raw stone bin trying to dislodge the frozen material. He was using a sledge hammer and scaling bar which caused pain in his right hand. The initial report of this injury was made on 12-19-08, the injury did not become reportable until 2-5-09 when a prescription was filled.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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