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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220222990011 · 10/21/2022 · Lhoist North America of Arizona Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Chute, Pull or free
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
130
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Lhoist North America of Arizona Inc
Mine
2601043

Narrative

Hopper chute was plugged with wet material. Process operator opened door in chute that was positioned too high to unplug with prybar. Used heavier an longer bar to unplug chute and heard a pop in EE's shoulder. Immediate pain and numbness in EE's hands and reported to Lead person. Was taken to ER by Manager and then to our doctor same day in afternoon

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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