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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220030450031 · 02/07/2003 · Covia Solutions Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BAGS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
Mine experience
33.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
S C R-Sibelco Nv
Operator
Covia Solutions Inc.
Mine
4700749

Narrative

IN 33 YEARS OF EMPLOYMENT, THE EE HAS WORKED HALF OF THIS TIME AS A BAGGING OPERATOR. IN THIS JOB, THE EE HAS HAD TO GRAB AND STACK 100 LB AND 50 LB BAGS ONTO PALLETS. IN THE LAST 5-10 YEARS, THE EE HAS EXPERIENCED TENNIS ELBOW IN BOTH ARMS. THIS HAS BEEN A RECURRING INJURY WHICH HAS RESULTED IN A TEMPORARY LOSS OF GRIP STRENGTH.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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