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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220143180009 · 11/07/2014 · Doe Run Co

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.33 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Renco Group
Operator
Doe Run Co
Mine
2301800

Narrative

EE was swinging a sledge hammer to tighten a hitch nut on a truck when he felt sharp pain in stomach. EE was taken to company dr and placed on restricted duty until seen by a surgeon. Surgery was scheduled by surgeon for 11.20.14. EE ""should"" be able to return to work on restricted duty the following Monday.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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