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220173560006 · 12/19/2017 · IHI Power Services Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Bodily reaction, NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BODILY MOTION
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
47
Mine experience
19.96 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
IHI Corporation
Operator
IHI Power Services Corporation
Mine
0801034

Narrative

A technician approached a valve set and slightly bent over to check the superheater drain alignment. After checking the alignment, they stood up and walked a few steps. Afterwards, the technician felt a sharp pop and thought their back went out. The Control Room was contacted and respondents assisted injured technician.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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