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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220000180137 · 01/11/2000 · Simplot Silica Prods

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Couple or uncouple mine car
Injury source
MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Scott Simplot
Operator
Simplot Silica Prods
Mine
2600390

Narrative

EE WAS CHANGING SWITCH ON RAILROAD TRACKS. HE STOPPED OVER TO RAISE HANDLE ON SWITCH AND AS HE WAS MOVING SWITCH HIS BACK STARTED TO HURT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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