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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220012290010 · 08/05/2001 · Mississippi Potash Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
Mine experience
5.76 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mississippi Chemical Corp
Operator
Mississippi Potash Inc
Mine
2900175

Narrative

BACK STRAIN- MECHANIC TOOK RUB BAR DOWN TO ACCESS MOTOR AND CONTROLLER. ATTEMPTED TO LIFT BAR BACK INTO PLACE. STRAINED LOWER BACK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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