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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220012920056 · 10/09/2001 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

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
27.4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
0900072

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO OPEN COMPARTMENT DOOR TO CHECK OIL WHEN HE FELT A ""POP"" IN LOWER BACK RESULTING IN A MUSCLE STRAIN.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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