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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220173470013 · 12/04/2017 · United States Gypsum Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
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
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
84
Mine experience
4.35 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USG Corporation
Operator
United States Gypsum Company
Mine
1300434

Narrative

Employee was replacing production loader push plate hose at south break room. As employee pushed on wrench they felt a pop in the left shoulder. Employee was evaluated and diagnosed with a superior labral tear.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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