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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220131140007 · 03/07/2013 · Conco Quarries

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
34
Mine experience
7.42 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ash Grove Cement Company
Operator
Conco Quarries
Mine
2300035

Narrative

Was using sledgehammer, felt strain in his back. Has been seeing Occ Med, but no medical treatment was prescribed. Because of continuing random pain, and previous laminectomy from home injury, he requested MRI which was read 4/22/13. Assessment lumbar strain, will now receive steroid injections. He continues to work on his regular job, but now with some restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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