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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220190930031 · 03/28/2019 · Asbury Graphite Mills Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Ball/Rod/Pebble/Hand/Limestone/Dry mill operator, Roller operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
31
Mine experience
16 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Asbury Carbons Inc
Operator
Asbury Graphite Mills Inc
Mine
3607653

Narrative

Employee was working at Ball mill #1 tightening the door on the top. When EE went to turn the bar, EE ""felt a pop and a tear in the groin area"". EE was taken by ambulance to the ER. released ""off work"" until seen by a surgeon. EE's first appointment is on 4-12-19.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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