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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220220830021 · 02/28/2022 · Rogers Group Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rogers Group Inc
Operator
Rogers Group Inc
Mine
0103215

Narrative

Employee was a using a 8 pound sledgehammer to hammer on the outside of a bin to knock down material that had built up inside. In the process of swinging the hammer EE felt a pop in the right shoulder. Employee was taken to a clinic and observed and released to full duty, no medications, and no restrictions. MRI reviewed on 3/23/22 showed no damage, but PT was recommended.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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