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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220103640025 · 12/21/2010 · United States Gypsum Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.73 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USG Corporation
Operator
United States Gypsum Company
Mine
4200160

Narrative

EE was repeatedly swing sledge hammers to help unplug feed chute. He was sore that night, but woke up next morning feeling worse & reported injury when he came to work 12/22. Initially he felt it was a slight pull & he worked that day. 2 doc visits 12/23 diagnosis: strain-rotator cuff, release no restrictions, 12/27 prescribed Naproxin, 2 wks PT, again no restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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