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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220172360009 · 08/03/2017 · National Cement Co. of AL., Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vicat S A
Operator
National Cement Co. of AL., Inc.
Mine
0100027

Narrative

Employee was swinging sledgehammer to dislodge manhead for Ball Mill, sledgehammer bounced off of manhead. As Employee sought to control the hammer and keep it from falling, they strained a shoulder. Employee did not feel medical attention was necessary until a week later, as discomfort continued. Physician prescribed lifting restrictions and physical therapy.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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