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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220153170028 · 11/02/2015 · Aggregate Resources, Inc.

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
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Daniel R Balkema; Ralph T Balkema
Operator
Aggregate Resources, Inc.
Mine
2002942

Narrative

On November 2, employee was using sledge hammer to repair crusher. He said the last hit felt funny. The next day, his hand swelled up. On November 4, he went to doctor. Doctor said he had slight fracture to right hand. The doctor gave him splint, placed him on restricted duty. Chris went for follow-up on November 13. Doctor released him to full duty as of November 14.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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