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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220103140036 · 11/02/2010 · Amrize Cement Inc.

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
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
164
Mine experience
16 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Amrize Cement Inc.
Mine
0500037

Narrative

Employee was working on fan trying to remove a coupling. The center bolt would not come loose. Tried using a large break over bar, then used a large pipe to get more leverage. When applying pressure the adapter broke allowing the employee to go forward twisting lower back as he went down. Employee is on restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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