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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220092040019 · 07/13/2009 · Energy West Mining Company

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
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
28
Mine experience
8.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company
Operator
Energy West Mining Company
Mine
4200121

Narrative

Employee was replacing a damaged track on a ASV loader. As he was attempting to pry the track into place with a bar, the bar slipped and caused the employee to strain his abdomen which herniated.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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