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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220191720013 · 06/06/2019 · Covia Specialty Minerals, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
0
Mine experience
15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
S C R-Sibelco Nv
Operator
Covia Specialty Minerals, Inc.
Mine
1102051

Narrative

Mechanic was cleaning out a dust collector hopper on 6/6/19. EE was using a deadblow hammer to hit the discharge cone. EE used the hammer for about 30 minutes. Later that day they felt tightness in the right elbow, and reported to supervisor. Employee attempted to treat at home using ice/heat and rest, but aggravated injury bagging paper bags on 6/19/19.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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