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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220021080036 · 04/03/2002 · Holcim (US) Incorporated

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
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CONTAINERS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
4.36 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Holcim (US) Incorporated
Mine
2300053

Narrative

EE TWISTED BAKC WHILE LIFTING AND DUMPING 55 GAL. GARBAGE CAN INTO SW DUMPSTER IN MAINTENANCE SHOP. GARBAGE CAN WEIGHED APPROX. 50-75 LBS. DIAGNOSED WITH ACUT STRAIN AND MUSCLE SPASMS LUMBAR/T HORACIC SPINE, EE WAS PLACED ON LIGHT DUTY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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