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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220181240007 · 04/18/2018 · Specialty Granules LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
14.1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Specialty Granules LLC
Operator
Specialty Granules LLC
Mine
2300288

Narrative

EE was closing valve under slurry tank using 2' pipe wrench for leverage and felt a pain in back. EE was seen by a doctor and returned to full duty with a follow-up a week later. At follow-up, EE was referred to a physical therapist for an evaluation. On April 30th the EE attended the first of 6 PT sessions, thus constituting MSHA reportability.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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