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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220002070047 · 07/18/2000 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BAGS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
26.82 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
3600006

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING BAGS OFF VENTURI INSIDE DUST COLLECTOR; ONE OF THE BAGS WAS FULL AND AS IT RELEASED FROM THE VENTURI THE ADDITIONAL WEIGHT IN THE BAG JARRED HIS SHOULDER AS HE KEPT THE BAG FROM FALLING INTO THE HOPPER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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