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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220033390033 · 11/14/2003 · 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
Move non-self-propelled equip
Injury source
ELECTRIC HOIST
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
28
Mine experience
2.07 years

Operator

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

Narrative

HANGING ELECTRIC HOIST ON RAIL ABOVE #1 COMPRESSOR MOTOR, EMPLOYEE WAS ON EXTENSION LADDER TRYING TO MOVE THE HOIST FROM RAIL ONTO PALLET BEING HELD UP BY FORKLIFT. OVEREXTENDED & FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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