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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220010580009 · 02/13/2001 · Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BAGS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
30 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Maxxam Inc
Operator
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation
Mine
1600352

Narrative

HIS FIRST TASK WAS TO MOVE THE BAG FROM THE FLOOR TO THE TABLE TO CLEAR THE WORK AREA AND PREVENT THE MATERIAL FROM GETTING WET. WHILE LIFTING THE BAG, HE FELT A SHARP, STABBING PAIN IN HIS LE FT SHOULDER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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