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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220162870017 · 10/10/2016 · Barrett Paving Materials Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
12.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Colas S A
Operator
Barrett Paving Materials Inc
Mine
3301513

Narrative

An aggregate laborer was attempting to loosen a cap on a fuel tank with a pipe wrench when felt pain in back. The laborer finished out the day doing normal duties and returned to work the next day and went about normal duties. At the end of the second day employee decided to seek medical treatment and was put on restricted duties for lower back pain.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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