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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220123460031 · 12/10/2012 · River Cement Company dba Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
River Cement Company dba Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
2300188

Narrative

The employee was removing a 1"" bolt with a 3/4"" drive ratchet.He was working in an awkward position due to the design of the area.While pulling on the wrench, he felt a pop in his back.This resulted in a strain.The employee was using the wrong tool for the job which should have been a hydraulic impact wrench.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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