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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220012640001 · 09/04/2001 · Omya Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
9.63 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Omya Industries Inc
Operator
Omya Inc
Mine
4300351

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WASH CHANGING MECHANICAL SEALS ON PUMPSAT WASH WATER POND. THE BENDING, PULLING AND TWISTING RESULTED IN UPPER BACKSTRAIN. EMPLOYEE DIDNOT REPORT STRAIN UNTIL 9/11/01, THE DAY HE SOUG HT MEDICAL TREATMENT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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