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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220032970046 · 10/09/2003 · Cemex de Puerto Rico

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.03 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
Cemex de Puerto Rico
Mine
5400001

Narrative

EE WAS LIFTING A PORTABLE PLASTIC WATER COOLER FILLED WITH ICE AND WATER WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK. A FEW MINUTES LATER WHILE WALKING TO HIS JOB SITE HE BEGAN TO FEEL PAIN AGAIN.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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