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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220011590022 · 05/21/2001 · Holnam Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD 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
MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
14
Mine experience
25.01 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Holnam Inc
Mine
2400014

Narrative

EE HAS BEEN WORKING ON THE #9 WABCO HAUL TRUCK REPLACING A ROCK BAR. AFTER COMPLETING THE JOB, WHICH INVOLVED LIFTING AND USING TOOLS TO REPLACE THE BAR, HE NOTICED PAIN IN THE RIGHT GROIN ARE A. HE VISITED A DR. A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A HERNIA. NO MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS PROVIDED BEYOND THE DIAGNOSIS. THE EE REPORTED SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 5TH.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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