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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220002420047 · 08/20/2000 · Lafarge Midwest Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CONTAINERS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
6.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge Midwest Incorporated
Mine
1400073

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS POURING GREASE INTO A BUCKET TO POUR ON #2 MILL GEAR (DUE TO LUBRICATOR NOT WORKING) SPRAIN TO BACK, WENT TO FAMILY DOCTOR, RECEIVED A PRESCRIPTION FOR MEDICATION. NO LIFTING 20 L BS FOR 2 WEEKS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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