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MACHINERY

220261550008 · 05/26/2026 · United States Gypsum Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USG Corporation
Operator
United States Gypsum Company
Mine
3400266

Narrative

Employee was operating an air chisel to remove a surface miner tooth when felt discomfort in EE's right elbow. The employee had a strained elbow along with bursitis in right shoulder.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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