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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220010820037 · 03/09/2001 · Graymont Western US Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
17.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Graymont Ltd
Operator
Graymont Western US Inc
Mine
2401652

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS LAYING ON A CATWALK ON C213 REACHING THROUGH FRAMEWORK TRYING TO GET THE RETURN ROLLER OUT OF THE BRACKETS. HIS BACK POPPED AND ALSO INJURED MUSCLE UNDER SHOULDER BLADE. HE DIDN'T GET BETTER SO HE WENT TO DOCTOR ON 3-12-01. HE WAS TREATED BY A CHIROPRACTOR AND ALSO GOT A PRESCRIPTION FOR THE PAIN.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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