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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220173040023 · 10/12/2017 · Solvay Chemicals, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
58
Mine experience
22 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Solvay S A
Operator
Solvay Chemicals, Inc
Mine
4801295

Narrative

A hoist mechanic removing a check valve nut using a 4lb hammer and a pin hammer, when ee felt a pull in arm. The employee was treated on site, before being taken to the local hospital, and was released back to work pending further evaluation. Upon medical recommendation on October 26, 2017, employee elected surgery, scheduled for October 30, 2017.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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