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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220212500023 · 08/27/2021 · Lhoist North America of Arizona Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Dryer operator, Kiln operator, Dry plant operator, Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
Activity
Chute, Pull or free
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Lhoist North America of Arizona Inc.
Mine
0201457

Narrative

IE was unplugging a material transfer chute by banging on it with a pry bar. Felt a pinch in right hand. Went to ER on 8/27 and received a negative x-ray. Followed up at ER on 9/2 when pain and swelling persisted and received restrictions and a referral to Ortho.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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