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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220160990006 · 02/22/2016 · Huber Specialty Hydrates, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.27 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
J M Huber Corp
Operator
Huber Specialty Hydrates, LLC
Mine
0302023

Narrative

The employee was working on tank 69/70 conveyor head pulley. To get the motor and gear assembly out from under the platform they had to use a pry bar so they could chain hoist it out. While moving the assembly EE felt a pop in right forearm. The pop was instantaneous and EE did not stop working. Employee did not want to see Dr until 3/22 they referred to specialist on 4/7.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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