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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220040330057 · 01/12/2004 · Amrize Cement Inc

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
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
13.78 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Amrize Cement Inc
Mine
3400023

Narrative

MAIN VALVE SHUTE ALLOWED CEMENT TO PACK ABOVE VALVE, LOCKING EMERGENCY VALVE, CAUSING VALVE TO STAY OPEN. EE CONTINUED TO PULL EMERGENCY VALVE WITH BOTH ARMS AND FULL BODY FORCE UNTIL VALVE FINALLY SHUT. EE FELT PULL IN RIGHT SHOULDER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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