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MACHINERY

220152400092 · 08/13/2015 · Holcim (Texas) LP

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
DRIL-PRCUSV,HRD ROC,JKHMR
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
0
Mine experience
17.87 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Holcim (Texas) LP
Mine
4103307

Narrative

Employee was using a jack hammer to clear a large chunk of material. The chunk broke free striking the jack hammer causing it to twist his wrist. Employee thought his wrist was sprained was given first aid and returned to work. He called our office on 08/25/2015 and told us his wrist was not better. We took him to the doctor for an examination and learned that his wrist was broken.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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