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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220211090031 · 03/17/2021 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.67 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
4100075

Narrative

On 3/17/2021 EE was loosening the toggle plate tension rod's 85mm nut, rod broke. The spring violently released hitting wrench and cheater pipe, which struck EE in the palm of left hand and under chin. EE was treated for a contusion & released. On 4/16/2021 EE sought medical treatment for same injury and was placed on restrictions making this a reportable incident on 4/16/2021.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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