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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220041040001 · 04/06/2004 · Solite Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.33 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cementos Portland Valderrivas S A
Operator
Solite Corp
Mine
3100135

Narrative

EE was lifting a recently purchased, empty toolbox off a truck with the aid of another EE. While lifting the box, the injured EE said he heard his arm pop and then felt severe pain in his right elbow. The EE tore ligaments in his right elbow.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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