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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220160570011 · 02/22/2016 · Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
41
Mine experience
6.56 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Atlantic Carbon Group PLC
Operator
Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc.
Mine
3609210

Narrative

EE was adjusting the tension on the discharge belt of the portable crusher. EE was using a large wrench. EE felt pain then numbness in EE's right shoulder. EE advised EE's supervisor and was subsequently transported to the emergency room at the local hospital.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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