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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220103570038 · 03/02/2010 · Lafarge Midwest Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
32 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge Midwest Incorporated
Mine
1400073

Narrative

Swinging a sledge hammer driving pins out of the primary crusher breaker chain - momentum twisted body around causing right knee to twist. Right after incident, EE reported feeing a ""pop"" sensation while walking. He rated pain 7 out of 10 but did not feel symptoms were serious & agreed to home care. Symptoms worsened & he underwent microscopic surgery 12/17/2010.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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