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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220160250008 · 01/14/2016 · APAC-Kansas, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
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
ELBOW
Days lost
14
Mine experience
30 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
APAC-Kansas, Inc.
Mine
1401578

Narrative

EE had surgery to repair an elbow tendon tare on 1/14/16 for an incident that occurred in March of 2014. EE believed the injury to be minor at the time and did not seek treatment or report to EHS. EE reported the incident in July of 2015 and a WC claim was filed. Ins. Co. investigated the claim and accepted claim in Dec of 2015 scheduling surgery on 1/14/16. Expect 10-14 LTD.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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