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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220223050019 · 10/27/2022 · White Springs Ag Chems Inc dba Nutrien

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
68
Mine experience
1.4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Nutrien LTD
Operator
White Springs Ag Chems Inc dba Nutrien
Mine
0800798

Narrative

EE was installing a packing in WBC matrix pump. EE was turning shaft to tighten impeller against the packing sleeve, using a 48"" pipe wrench to turn impeller shaft. Shaft became difficult to turn but was not fully seated against packing. When EE pulled with force, EE felt pain in right elbow. EE was sent to company care and will be out of work, follow up appointment scheduled.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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