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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220182990015 · 10/13/2018 · Pete Lien & Sons Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
12.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Pete Lien & Sons Inc
Operator
Pete Lien & Sons Inc
Mine
3900020

Narrative

Employee was using a 12"" ratchet to remove a coupler fitting when ee felt a pop in right forearm. EE reported it on 10/13 but did not seek medical treatment until 10/24 and was placed on work restrictions for a possible torn ligament.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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