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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220002560034 · 08/01/2000 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
30
Mine experience
24.59 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
1400162

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS UNDER NO.4 COOLER SLIDE. HE WAS DOWN UNDER SLIDE TO WORK ON TIGHTENING BOLTS ON THE CLEAN OUT SCREW. WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF DOING SO EMPLOYEE FELT LOWER BACK PAIN IN RIGHT HIP AN D LEG. THIS WAS NOT REPORTED UNTIL 9-6-00, SO ISBEING REPORTED MORE THAN 10 AYS AFTER OCCURRENCE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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