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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220132260016 · 08/05/2013 · Carmeuse Lime & Stone Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
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
NECK
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA; Lafarge SA
Operator
Carmeuse Lime & Stone Inc
Mine
0100394

Narrative

While using a large pipe wrench to turn the shaft on a quarry pump, employee pulled muscle in neck/shoulder area. The wrench was above his head while pushing, which contributed to the injury. Employee requested medical aid on August 9th.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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