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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
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