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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220220910034 · 03/30/2022 · Gudelsky Materials

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
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
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
Days lost
38
Mine experience
2.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
John Gudelsky
Operator
Gudelsky Materials
Mine
1800728

Narrative

Installing a hydraulic hose in the D6R cab tech needed to tighten the hose further. EE bent, scooted further down. One wrench in right hand and one in the left. EE pushed down on the left wrench while holding up on the right hand. Tech stood up felt a tight cramp above belly button. EE thought pulled abdominal muscle. Later saw bulge under belly button.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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