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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220141350015 · 04/30/2014 · River Products Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Rock driller
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
16
Mine experience
1.92 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Thomas R Scott
Operator
River Products Company Inc
Mine
1302251

Narrative

While tightening a bolt on the drifter of the rock drill, the operator pulled the 24"" box wrench toward himself. He felt a pop in his neck, resulting in severe pain when attempting to move his head.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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