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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220023290074 · 11/11/2002 · BASF Catalysts LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Backhoe operator, Trackhoe operator, Crane operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
8.82 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Engelhard Corp
Operator
BASF Catalysts LLC
Mine
0901073

Narrative

OPERATOR WAS REMOVING 4"" BY 3' PLATES COVERING U DRAIN. HE STRAINED HIS BACK REMOVING ONE THAT WAS STUCK. THE OPERATOR STRAINED HIS BACK ON 11/6/02 BUT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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