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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220130230018 · 01/22/2013 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC

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
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
1200063

Narrative

Two co-workers and I were up on the burner floor adjusting the coal pipe on #3 Kiln. I had a 36"" pipe wrench and was trying to adjust the turn buckle. While doing so the wrench slipped and I felt a pop in my left shoulder causing a burning sensation and pain.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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