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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220002410123 · 08/11/2000 · Eagle Picher Filtration & Minerals Inc

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
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Eagle-Picher Industries Inc
Operator
Eagle Picher Filtration & Minerals Inc
Mine
3503237

Narrative

WORKER WAS ATTEMPTING TO LIFT A D-9 BATTERY IN ORDER TO PLACE IT IN THE BACK OF A SERVICE TRUCK. THE COMBINATION OF LIFTING AND TURNING CAUSED A LOWER BACK SPRAIN.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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