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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220152510033 · 08/31/2015 · Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Outside foreman, Leadman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.06 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc.
Mine
0202368

Narrative

Employee was using a 10 lb. hammer to help product flow on a bin when he felt pain in his right arm. Employee was diagnosed with a right bicep tendon strain/tear and placed on restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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