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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220032100008 · 07/22/2003 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
30
Mine experience
32.05 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
3600006

Narrative

REMOVING GUARD AT FOOT WHEEL A-2 BELT. AREA HAS LIMITED WORKING SPACE. EE WAS IN AWKWARD POSITION WHEN REMOVING GUARD WHICH IS HEAVY. TWISTED BACK. GENERAL AREA HAD A LOT OF HEAVY WET STONE AN D DIRT FROM PREVIOUS HARD RAIN.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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