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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220132610044 · 09/12/2013 · Lafarge North America 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
Electrician, Lineman
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
4.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge North America Inc
Mine
4500805

Narrative

I was trying to loosen the motor base of the Silo 41 Pod Blower to remove the belts to test run the motor. Using a combination wrench, I was pulling on the wrench when I felt a slight tightness on my lower back. I was able to do my job. The next morning I felt pain in my lower back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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