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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220262730012 · 09/21/2026 · United States Gypsum Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion 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
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
—
Mine experience
2.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USG Corporation
Operator
United States Gypsum Company
Mine
2000372

Narrative

The employee was working on the board rock hopper motor removing old bolts and brackets. EE was standing in a position with limited mobility swinging a sledgehammer in an upwards motion. The employee felt a sharp pain in their right arm, stopped and noticed some bruising. The employee was taken to the company doctor and treated for a bicep strain.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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