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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220002310033 · 08/03/2000 · CEMEX

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Forklift operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BAGS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
21 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
RMC Group PLC
Operator
CEMEX
Mine
0402843

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING THREE SACKS OF SAND FROM APALLET TO CREATE A PARTIAL PALLET FOR A CUSTOMERWHILE LIFTING A SACK HE TURNED AND FELT A GRIND IN HIS LOWER BACK. HIS BACK THEN ACHED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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