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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220163340010 · 09/23/2016 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
18.63 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
1200063

Narrative

The employee was using a ratchet to remove a bolt while trying to uncouple a motor. The ratchet being used was a 1/4"" drive with a 3/8"" allen socket inserted. While using left arm/hand to loosen the bolt the ratchet slipped. When the wrench slipped the employee felt pain in left shoulder/neck area. The employee reported continued pain later and was sent for evaluation.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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