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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220151470019 · 05/18/2015 · Martin Marietta Materials

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Martin Marietta Materials Inc
Operator
Martin Marietta Materials
Mine
0500860

Narrative

Employee was swinging a large sledge hammer and missed his striking point. The missed strike caused strain on his left arm and shoulder. His left arm was put in a sling and he was give soma to help with muscle spasms.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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