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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220033520016 · 12/10/2003 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
1.92 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
4000838

Narrative

THE EE WAS USING A FORKLIFT & SELF-DUMPING HOPPER TO DUMP MATERIAL INTO ANOTHER HOPPER. THE EE WAS REACHING TO RE-LATCH THE SELF-DUMPING HOPPER AND FELT A STRAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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