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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220212530011 · 09/09/2021 · 3M Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Tipple/Top lander/Skip dumper operator, Binman, Topman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
Operator
3M Company
Mine
0300426

Narrative

Employee was attempting to unclog 3 bin chute on the 2nd floor with a sledgehammer. Shortly after, the employee felt a pain EE's right wrist whenever EE flexed or put pressure on it. Employee also noticed a small bump formed when flexing the wrist in a downward position. Employee immediately went to see the on sight nurse who recommended further evaluation from a medical provider.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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