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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220170370013 · 01/14/2017 · Amrize Cement Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Amrize Cement Inc.
Mine
0500037

Narrative

Employee was working on the raw mill. Employee was pulling on a rope attached to the RM veins. When the rope hung up, employee pulled on it hard and felt a pop in employee's right thumb. Went to the Doctor on the 16th. Doc prescribed 800 mg ibuprofen, lifting restrictions with R thumb.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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