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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220160540021 · 02/17/2016 · 3M Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
Operator
3M Company
Mine
4700119

Narrative

Mechanic went home after shift and woke up with a sore right shoulder. Employee came to work the next day and reported injury. The day before the Mechanic was using a 3 pound hammer to pound a wedge in McCawber dome valve to loosen seal. Supv called plant nurse to talk to mechanic Employee is following up with Doctor today

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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