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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220192840026 · 09/25/2019 · Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company

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
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
29.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company
Mine
3800052

Narrative

The accident occurred on 9/25/19, but it didn't become reportable until EE went to doctor on 10/03/19. EE first noticed pain while pulling wrenches on the Haver bag placer, one in each hand, to either loosen or tighten. Then moved to hammer to help move a bolt. Moved back to wrenches and pain got worse. Pain present along forearm to palm near thumb on right hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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