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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220022310120 · 08/09/2002 · Nestle Purina Pet Care

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
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
2.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Nestle S A
Operator
Nestle Purina Pet Care
Mine
2301602

Narrative

EE & CO-WORKER WERE ATTEMPTING TO LIFT A ROLLED UP CONVEYOR BELT INTO THE BACK OF A PICKUP TRUCK. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LIFT THE BELT, EE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A L OWER BACK STRAIN & PUT ON WORK RESTRICTIONS OF NO BENDING, STOOPING, OR LIFTING OF 20 LBS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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