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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220160340026 · 01/20/2016 · Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC
Mine
0100040

Narrative

EE was helping change out the #3 spray tower pump. EE was using a 36"" inch aluminum pipe wrench and was pulling it toward EE's body to loosen the nut and EE felt a sharp pain in lower back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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