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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220002490191 · 08/25/2000 · Holnam 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
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
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)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Holnam Inc
Mine
0102343

Narrative

EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO LIFT A 4'X8'X1/4"" SHEET OF STEEL WITHOUT ASKING FOR HELP OR USE OF EQUIPMENT; WHILE LIFTING THE PLATE, HE MADE A TWISTING MOTION & FELT A SHARP PAIN TO THE LEFT SIDE OF H IS MIDDLE BACK. HE WAS SENT TO THE DOCTOR FOR EXAMINATION, WHERE HE WAS GIVEN A SHOT AND PUT ON LIGHT DUTY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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