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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220221400017 · 05/13/2022 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.06 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
4101241

Narrative

EE was tasked with replacing troughing idler cans on a conveyor (C-12). They were using a metal prybar to lift the belt when they felt a pull in their back. This resulted in a lower back strain.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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