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MACHINERY

220101380018 · 05/12/2010 · Hanson Material Service

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
DRIL-PRCUSV,HRD ROC,JKHMR
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.29 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Hanson Material Service
Mine
1100068

Narrative

A laborer suffered an acute lumbar strain while using a 90lb jackhammer to break concrete. While breaking the concrete a chunk broke free causing him to lose control of the jackhammer. When he attempted to regain control of the jackhammer he strained his back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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