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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220021010002 · 04/08/2002 · Amrize Cement Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
14
Mine experience
7.8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Amrize Cement Inc.
Mine
0500037

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ON A 3"" SLURRY HOSE WHEN HE FELT A PULL IN HIS LEFT CALF MUSCLE. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO DOCTOR AND TOLD TO STAY OFF LEG FOR 1 WEEK AT WHICH TIME HE WOULD BE CHECKED AGAIN . CAN NOT PERFORM LIGHT DUTY, PER DOCTOR.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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