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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220010430094 · 02/01/2001 · MLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
Nature of injury
JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
19
Mine experience
26 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Margaret J Heckman
Operator
MLC
Mine
2300542

Narrative

WHILE LIFTING A BOX OF POWDER & PUTTING IT IN THE CAGE, HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER. HE WAS ADVISED BY A DOCTOR TO STAY OFF WORK. THE DOCTOR STATED IT IS AN OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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