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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220120610032 · 02/21/2011 · Miles Sand & Gravel Co Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Pumper
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
9
Mine experience
4.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Walt Miles
Operator
Miles Sand & Gravel Co Inc
Mine
4503281

Narrative

Worker was changing a tail pulley on a conveyor. He was using a 2-lb. hammer to align the equipment. The worker raised the hammer slightly and felt something in his lower back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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