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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220091110020 · 03/13/2009 · Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Pumper
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.48 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Glencore International A G
Operator
Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC
Mine
4100906

Narrative

Employee had been using an 8 lb sledge hammer to open and close valves in precipitation unit. Employee reported pain and burning in left elbow.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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