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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220140080021 · 11/04/2013 · Cemex Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
163
Mine experience
11.56 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
Cemex Inc
Mine
0500344

Narrative

Employee was cleaning out a plug with a poke bar when he bent his thumb back. He was given first aid at that time but later, on 1/2/2014, stated a desire to go to the doctor. The doctor prescribed Naproxen and gave the employee a splint to wear.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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