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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220123190009 · 06/08/2012 · Mid-America Carbonates LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
44
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alexander J House; Ted Norris
Operator
Mid-America Carbonates LLC
Mine
1103176

Narrative

During rebuilding of Mill #2, EE was inside the mill performing maintenance. He was tightening a bolt and using his right knee to brace his body to push the bar tightening the bolt. When he finished he said his knee felt like he had strained or pulled something in it. He continued working and had no loss time until his surgery on October 8, 2012.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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