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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220040430004 · 01/29/2004 · Cemex de Puerto Rico

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BAGS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
14
Mine experience
7.59 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE WAS REMOVING BAG FILTERS FROM A DUST COLLECTOR IN THE MILL AREA. THE REMOVAL REQUIED REPETITIVE MOTION WHILE REMOVING THE SCREWS THAT HELD THE FILTERS IN PLACE. AFTER A WHILE HIS RIGHT SHOU LDER BEGAN TO ACHE. AFTER WORK THE ACHING WORSENED TO A SHARP PAIN IN THE SHOULDER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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