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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220250830004 · 03/12/2025 · Independent Salt Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
128
Mine experience
4.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Brian G Keener
Operator
Independent Salt Company
Mine
1400411

Narrative

EE WAS LOOSENING A CUTTER BAR RETAINING BOLT WITH A 36"" WRENCH. THE WRENCH SLIPPED CAUSING EE'S HEAD TO WHIPLASH AS EE CAUGHT SELF. BACK & NECK PAIN. CLICKING IN NECK. NUMBNESS IN LEFT FINGERTIPS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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