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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220022740017 · 09/09/2002 · Cemex Puerto Rico

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Beltman, Conveyor man, Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
Activity
Hand load, Hand shoveling
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
37
Mine experience
4.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Puerto Rican Cement Company Inc
Operator
Cemex Puerto Rico
Mine
5400194

Narrative

EE WAS FILLING CEMENT BIG BAGS WITH A SHOVEL. AFTER A WHILE HE BEGAN TO FEEL BACK PAIN. THE EE REPORTED THE ACCIDENT ON 9-13-02.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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