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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220121020028 · 03/31/2012 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

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
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
19.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
0100039

Narrative

EE was performing maintenance on the liner in the surge tunnel feeder. While using a pry bar to loosen the liner he felt a sting in his back. He did not request medical attention until April 9, 2012. He was diagnosed with a lumbar strain and placed on restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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