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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220031560037 · 05/14/2003 · Carbo Ceramics Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
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
—
Mine experience
14.34 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Gary A Kolstad
Operator
Carbo Ceramics Inc
Mine
1600995

Narrative

2 MAINTENANCE SPECIALISTS WERE CLOSING AN INSPECTION DOOR ON THE FIRING HOOD OF A ROTARY KILN. THE DOOR WAS DIFFICULT TO CLOSE & THE EE'S HAD TO BEND OVER & LEAN AGAINST THE DOOR TO GET IT TO CLOSE. THE EE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK WHILE LEANING AGAINST THE DOOR.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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