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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220230170040 · 12/08/2022 · Magnesita Refractories Company

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
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
18
Mine experience
31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Magnesita Refratarios SA
Operator
Magnesita Refractories Company
Mine
3600009

Narrative

3 employees working together to remove drive belts from out 20 screen in the Rotary Dept. Finish End building. 2 of the employees (1 being the injured) were using pry bars to apply upward pressure in order for employee 3 to remove the belts. During this time, the injured employee felt a pinch and burning sensation in the lower abdomen/groin area.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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