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MACHINERY

220032300073 · 08/12/2003 · Zemex Attapulgite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Mill equipment
Injury source
BAGS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cementos Pacasmayo SSA
Operator
Zemex Attapulgite LLC
Mine
0900150

Narrative

THE EE WAS BAGGING PRODUCT AND AS HE WAS THROWING THE FILLED BAG HE TWISTED HIS BODY CAUSING A LUMBAR SPRAIN IN HIS BACK. INJURY WAS MINIMAL, THE EE WAS GIVEN A PRESCRIPTION, AND ALLOWED TO RETURN TO WORK THE FOLLOWING DAY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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