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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220003040070 · 10/06/2000 · MLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
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
BAGS
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
25
Mine experience
15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Margaret J Heckman
Operator
MLC
Mine
2300542

Narrative

WHILE LIFTING A 50 LB BAG OF LIME READY TO FALL OFF A CONVEYOR HE FELT A PULL IN HIS GROIN. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A HERNIA AND SCHEDULED FOR SURGERY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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