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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220021060009 · 04/04/2002 · O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
4
Mine experience
14.94 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Oglebay Norton Company
Operator
O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company
Mine
2000061

Narrative

THE INJURED WAS REMOVING BOLTS FROM THE BELLY PAN OF THE 681 LOADER. HE WAS IN A CROUCHED POSITION WHEN THE IMPACT SOCKET SLIPPED OFF THE BOLT CAUSING HIM TO TWIST AND STRAIN HIS BACK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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