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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220002200077 · 06/13/2000 · BASF Catalysts LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ARM,NEC
Days lost
—
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Engelhard Corp
Operator
BASF Catalysts LLC
Mine
0900359

Narrative

MAINTENANCE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF REPLACING BOTH PADDLE MIXERS SHAFTS AND PLANT 17. A HYDM LIFT WAS BEING USED TO LIFT ONE OF THE NEW SHAFTS INTO PLACE. WHEN THE LOAD SHIFTED A MECHANIC, WHO W AS HELPING TO GUIDE IT INTO PLACE, FELT A PULL IN HIS LEFT FOREARM.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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