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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220100340018 · 01/28/2010 · Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mosaic Company
Operator
Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc
Mine
2900802

Narrative

Emp. changing bits. While leaning over and using hammer, felt pain in between shoulder blades. Severe pain began as he started to adjust the position of the roll fan. Tips of his fingers on his left hand were numb and tingling. Sent to company dr, placed on restrictions. Muscle relaxant, MRI and P.T. ordered.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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