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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220151730029 · 06/17/2015 · B V Hedrick Gravel & Sand Co

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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
OTHER INJURY,NEC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
8.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Jeffrey Goodman
Operator
B V Hedrick Gravel & Sand Co
Mine
3101973

Narrative

EE was swinging a 10 lb. sledge hammer to tighten a lock nut on a crusher. After about 5-6 swings, he felt a sharp pain in his right lower back that began to radiate to his right leg. He went to the doctor and he had pinched his sciatic nerve. The doctor prescribed steroids and wrote him out of work for the next two days, thereby making the accident reportable.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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