Employee (Mechanic) was pulling on the handle of a come-a-long when the equipment mechanism slipped, they lost grip and fell backwards. Their right elbow struck a large bolt on the crusher machine. Bruise to right arm.
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July 5, 2019
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Scrubgrass Reclamation Company, L.P. · Fall onto or against objects
January 7, 2014
PA · Coal
assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Scrubgrass Reclamation Company, L.P. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Initial injury occurred on 1/7/14. The employee was using a spud bar to clear a plugged chute when he felt a strain on his right arm. Initially, no first aid was sought. Later,(1/22/14), the employee went for follow-up tests to see why his arm continued to hurt. Prognosis- partial tear of the common extensor tendon.
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