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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220092260032 · 08/12/2009 · Springfield Underground Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Bar down, Includes scaling
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.52 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Louis A Griesemer; John F Griesemer
Operator
Springfield Underground Inc
Mine
2300094

Narrative

EE was in a lift basket scaling the roof of the mine. He stated that he twisted while trying to pull down a piece of rock with a pry bar, and pulled a muscle in his neck/back area. EE has been prescribed muscle relaxers, anti-inflammatories and pain aid. He will not work until the Dr. has released him. Dr. will reevaluate in one week.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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