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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220021680148 · 01/17/2002 · Cemex Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
78
Mine experience
12.36 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
Cemex Inc
Mine
4100060

Narrative

EE USED CONDUIT TO PULL HIMSELF UP TO THE TOP OFSCREW CONVEYOR RATHER THAN USING A LADDER. AT THE TIME, IT WAS BELIEVED TO BE A STRAINED SHOULDER. HE HAD SURGERY ON 6-3-02. HE HAD CALCIFIC TEN DITITIS AND A TENDON TEAR. HIS SHOULDER IS TO REMAIN IN A SLING FOR 6 WEEKS. THE DR. ANTICIPATESTHAT IT WILL BE SIX MONTHS BEFORE HE CAN DO UNRESTRICTED HEAVY ACTIVITIES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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