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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220110730022 · 03/03/2011 · Carmeuse Lime & Stone Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Assayer, Geologist, Metallurgist, Engineer, Engineer management
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
8
Mine experience
4.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA; Lafarge SA
Operator
Carmeuse Lime & Stone Inc
Mine
0100394

Narrative

Employee was removing the mounting plate for kiln 4's O2 analyser. He was using his left hand to hold the socket end of the wrench in place and his right to turn the socket wrench in an upward motion. As he attempted to turn the socket wrench, he felt a pop in his left shoulder and immediately reported the accident.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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