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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220033630085 · 11/21/2003 · Holcim (US) Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
Mine experience
24.11 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Holcim (US) Incorporated
Mine
2300053

Narrative

WHEN EMPLOYEE CLOSED THE ROOF DOOR ON SECTION 1A ELECTROSTATIC PRECIPITATOR, A CHAIN LINK FELL BETWEEN THE DOOR AND DOOR FRAME, PUTTING THE DOOR IN A BIND. EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS LEFT SHOULDER PULLING THE DOOR BACK OPEN. HE DID NOT SEE A PHYSICIAN UNTIL 12/18/03. INJURY BECAME REPORTABLE ON 12/23/03 WHEN DOCTOR ADMINISTERED AN INJECTION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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