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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220032930127 · 10/13/2003 · Dolese Bros Co

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Stone finishing and sizing personnel, Stone/Rock cut/Polish/Saw operator, Splitter, Cutter, Trimmer
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
57
Mine experience
3.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Dolese Brothers Company
Operator
Dolese Bros Co
Mine
3400015

Narrative

THE RETAINER PIN THAT HOLDS THE STRIKER PIN IN PLACE ON THE ROCK BREAKER BROKE. EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO MOVE THE APPROXIMATELY 250 LB STRIKER PIN BACK INTO PLACE AND STRAINED HIS BACK. HE SHOULD NOT HAVE ATTEMPTED TO MOVE THIS HEAVY OF AN OBJECT WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. A HOIST SHOULD HAVE BEEN USED. HE IS LOSING TIME AS OF 10/15/03.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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