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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220132830398 · 10/09/2013 · Covia Solutions Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
0
Mine experience
7.25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
S C R-Sibelco Nv
Operator
Covia Solutions Inc.
Mine
4101059

Narrative

Employee was installing a new mechanical splice in a belt conveyor, when the chain in the lever hoist (""come-a-long"")suddenly froze. This sudden unexpected stop caused the employee to sprain his right elbow.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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