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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220021540089 · 02/20/2002 · Doe Run Co

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.55 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Renco Group
Operator
Doe Run Co
Mine
2301800

Narrative

EE WAS ASSISTING CHANGING A TIRE ON A JUMBO. AS THE NEW TIRE TO BE MOUNTED STARTED TO FALL, EE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK TRYING TO PREVENT THE TIRE/WHEEL FROM FALLING OVER. AFTER THE 3RD DR VISI T ON 5-22-02 FOR THE STRAINED BACK, THE DR PRESCRIBED THERAPY FOR 4 WEEKS. THE EE IS STILL WORKING WITH NO RESTRICTIONS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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