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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220122840016 · 07/06/2012 · Specialty Minerals Inc

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
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
42 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Minerals Technologies Inc
Operator
Specialty Minerals Inc
Mine
0600019

Narrative

Employee pulling on a chain-fall, when weight shifted on chain-fall the pull chain was pulled from employees hand. The employee tried to hold the chain, but it was pulled from his grasp causing injury to his right bicep muscles.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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