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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220031480002 · 05/07/2003 · Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc

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 COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
57
Mine experience
22 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
IMC Global Inc
Operator
Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc
Mine
2900802

Narrative

A PIECE OF 1/4"" MILD STEEL PLATE 32""X 60"" WAS BEING LOADED ONTO A WELDING VEHICLE. THE STEEL WEIGHED APPROX. 136 LBS. THE PLATE WAS LIFTED UP & LEANED AGAINST THE VEHICLE. EE PICKED UP THE EDG E THAT WAS AGAINST THE FLOOR TO SLIDE IT ONTO THE VEHICLE & HE FELT A SMALL TWINGE IN HIS BACK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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