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MACHINERY

220010780088 · 03/07/2001 · Imerys Marble Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
1
Mine experience
16.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Marble Inc
Mine
0900707

Narrative

EEWAS DISCARDING METAL PLATE THAT WASTOO BIG TO LIFT. EE GOT UP ON METAL & USED CUTTING TORCH TO REDUCE TO MANAGEABLE SIZE. METAL PIECE BROKE LOOSE, SLIPPED 2"", EE SLIPPED FORWARD FROM SQUATTI NG POSITION AND STRAINED BACK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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