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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220010800014 · 02/09/2001 · Cemex de Puerto Rico

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
MOTORS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
5
Mine experience
21.96 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Puerto Rican Cement Company Inc
Operator
Cemex de Puerto Rico
Mine
5400001

Narrative

EE WAS PERFORMING MECHANICAL DUTIES AT THE PREHEATER TOWER ON THE FOURTH FLOOR. WHEN HE WAS PUSHING A MOTOR ON ITS BASE HE FELT BACK PAIN. HE REPORTED THE ACCIDENT AS A WORK-RELATED INJURY ON 3-2-01.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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