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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220101930021 · 05/17/2010 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
PASS CARS,PICKUP TRUCKS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
32.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
1200063

Narrative

The employee was attempting to loosen an oil filter on a Chevy Pick-up truck while lying on his back. The filter wrench slipped causing his right shoulder to jerk back. He struck his shoulder on the truck framework. An MRI was later conducted. On 6/25/2010 the company was notified of a tear in the employee's rotator cuff and bi-cep.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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