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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220171980017 · 07/13/2017 · Elementis Specialties Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
0
Mine experience
19.65 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Elementis Plc
Operator
Elementis Specialties Inc
Mine
0402634

Narrative

Mechanic was using a 14oz. ball peen hammer and a punch to remove 3 stripped bolts. Employee used the hammer and punch off and on for approximately 1 hour before the bolts were removed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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