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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220191270007 · 05/06/2019 · Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Koch Industries Inc
Operator
Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC
Mine
4801019

Narrative

Strain to upper arm, possible tear to bicep muscle. Mechanic was repairing a broken coolant line on a haul truck. Was reaching to remove the fitting and pulling on the wrench when they felt something in upper arm pop. Was taken to the ER and was given a 10 pound lifting restriction and scheduled a follow-up with a orthopedic doctor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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