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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220002340175 · 04/17/2000 · Buildex Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BLOCKING
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
44
Mine experience
0.8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mackie Clemens Fuel Company
Operator
Buildex Inc
Mine
2300319

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ROLLING A LARGE BLOCK OF WOOD END OVER END. EMPLOYEE SAID HIS SHOULDER POPPED OUT AND BACK INTO PLACE. HE WENT TO THE CLINIC 4/18;THE DOCTOR DIAGNOSED A STRAINED SHOULDER. NO X- RAYS WERE TAKEN. EMPLOYEE SAID IT HAD GOTTEN WORSE. HE WENT BACK ON 8/16. THE DOCTOR NOW THINKS HE HAS A ROTATOR CUFF TEAR. A MRI IS SCHEDULED. NO MODIFIED DUTY WAS REQUESTED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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