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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220013480031 · 11/18/2001 · Scrubgrass Reclamation Company, L.P.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
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
Move non-self-propelled equip
Injury source
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
15
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Environmental Power Corp
Operator
Scrubgrass Reclamation Company, L.P.
Mine
3608567

Narrative

WHILE TRYING TO MOVE A NEW ROLL OF CONVEYOR BELTING INTO PLACE, AN EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN HIS GROIN WHEN HE AND (3) OTHER EMPLOYEES WERE PULLING AND SLIDING THE BELT ACROSS A GRATED FLOOR AREA.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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