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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220021230038 · 04/26/2002 · Lhoist North America of Missouri, Inc

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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
3.75 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Lhoist North America of Missouri, Inc
Mine
2302120

Narrative

EE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK AFTER INSTALLING A RETURN IDLER ON A 36"" CONVEYOR BELT. EE THOUGHT THAT HE HURT HIS BACK WHEN LIFTING THE BELT TO INSTALL THE IDLER. EE WAS GIVEN PAINKILLER AND PUT ON LIGHT DUTY FOR ~1 WEEK. MY

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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