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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220122080001 · 07/23/2012 · Irving Materials Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Welder (shop)
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
19
Mine experience
23.21 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Earl Brinker
Operator
Irving Materials Inc
Mine
1200992

Narrative

EE was using a 3""x3""x1/4"" angle at 6"" long as a pry bar to lift an 8' H beam at 30' long. His back popped causing him to seek medical attention right away. Doctor subscribed 3 medications for spasms and wants to see him again in two days.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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