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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220231000017 · 04/02/2023 · Oldcastle Materials Texas

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
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.65 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
Oldcastle Materials Texas
Mine
4104489

Narrative

Employee was removing a pump impeller from shaft with a pipe wrench. While straining to breaks threads loose employee felt a discomfort in lower abdomen. Monday morning employee reported it to mine management and went to the doctor and they think it is torn lower abdominal muscles.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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