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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220250220025 · 01/12/2025 · National Cement Co. of AL., Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.75 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vicat S A
Operator
National Cement Co. of AL., Inc.
Mine
0100027

Narrative

Hammering on a block, the hammer skipped on the edge and ended up hitting the employee's right hand/wrist. Employee did not seek medical attention until 01/20/2025. With this appointment employee was placed on restrictions of 10lbs push/pull, 10lbs carry/lift with right wrist. Employee came back to work after appointment with brace on wrist.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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