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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220122440046 · 08/02/2011 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Bar down, Includes scaling
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
62
Mine experience
8.4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
1103115

Narrative

Employee reported a twinge in left shoulder while hand scaling during roof bolting cycle. The orthopedic had classified this as biceps tendonitis as well as advanced end stage degenerative changes of AC joint. Employee had continued to perform his job but states the pain has not subsided; so on 8/29/12 doctor has placed employee on restrictions and scheduled surgery.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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