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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220021140019 · 04/11/2002 · Holcim (US) Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
27.84 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ENTERING CEMENT SILO #2 THROUGH A MANHOLE TO PERFORM NECESSARY MAINTENANCE WHEN DUST CIRCULATING INSIDE THE SILO GOT IN HIS EYES AND HE LOST FOOTING. HIS FEET SLIPPED OFF MANHOLE AND HE PULLED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER WHEN HE CAUGHT HIMSELF. EE SAW DOCTOR ON 4-12-02 AND WAS PLACED ON LIGHT DUTY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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