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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220243120002 · 10/29/2024 · H & H Rock Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Drill operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
88
Mine experience
2.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Walter Hickman; James Hickman
Operator
H & H Rock Inc
Mine
4003346

Narrative

Employee was attempting to remove a bolt from the top of the hydraulic tank on the drill, so the tank could be filled with hydraulic fluid. As the employee positioned the socket and ratchet on the bolt, they attempted to loosen the bolt, and as they applied pressure, they felt a pop and immediate pain in their bicep area of their arm.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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