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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220031950018 · 06/26/2003 · TXI

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
50
Mine experience
1.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Texas Industries Inc
Operator
TXI
Mine
3401859

Narrative

EE WAS TYING A FILTER SCREEN TO THE END OF A PUMP SUCTION HOSE TO PREVENT IT FROM SUCKING ROCKS INTO THE PUMP. WHEN HE PULLED ON THE ROPE TO TIGHTEN IT, HIS SHOULDER POPPED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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