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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220032020026 · 07/13/2003 · Hanson Aggregates West Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
9
Mine experience
8.3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Hanson PLC
Operator
Hanson Aggregates West Inc
Mine
4104114

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WENT DOWN IN PIT TO START PUMP, FOUND SUCTION LINE BURIED IN MUD, TRIED TO PULL OUT ON ROPE, WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER PART OF HIS BODY. HE WENT TO DOCTOR ON 7/14 WHO SAID HE HAD A HERNIA AND NEEDED CORRECTIVE SURGERY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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