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HANDLING OF MATERIALS
220021830042 · 05/11/2002 · Lehigh Southwest Cement
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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 METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost 81
Mine experience 15.46 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator Lehigh Southwest Cement
Mine 0400196
Narrative EE WAS ASSIGNED DUTY OF HARD FACING CRUSHER ROTOR BARS. ROTOR WOULD NOT TURN. EE PULLED UP ON CRUSHED ROTOR AND FELT A POP IN LEFT KNEE. ORIGINAL DIAGNOSIS - KNEE SPRAIN. SURGERY REQUIRED.
Source
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