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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220151740026 · 06/15/2015 · Carmeuse Lime and Stone, Inc

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
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
16.65 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA; Lafarge SA
Operator
Carmeuse Lime and Stone, Inc
Mine
4700146

Narrative

Injured was using a hammer to remove a link from a chain when he felt pain in his lower back. Injured sought treatment after work when the condition didn't improve.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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