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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220020520042 · 10/26/2001 · TOR Minerals International

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BAGS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
Mine experience
1.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Bernard A Paulson
Operator
TOR Minerals International
Mine
4103461

Narrative

EE WAS STACKING 50LB. BAGS OF PRODUCT ON A PALLET WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN ON HIS LOWER BACK. ALTHOUGH HE FELT HE COULD CONTINUE, WE SENT HIM TO THE DR. AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE. THE DR. DIAGNOSED A LUMBAR STRAIN AND PLACED EE ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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