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MACHINERY

220041050039 · 04/01/2004 · Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Mill equipment
Injury source
BAGS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.92 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alleghany Corp
Operator
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.
Mine
4500939

Narrative

EE HAD PUT A SUPER SACK BAG ON MACHINE & STARTED TO FILL BAG WITH SLOWLY FALLING PRODUCT. HE TURNED AROUND TO PICK A A CARD TO INSERT IN SIDE OF BAG. WHEN HE TURNED BACK AROUND THE PRODUCT WAS FALLING RAPIDLY IN BAG. EE GRABBED BAG TO CENTER ON PALLET BUT BAG WAS TOO HEAVY TO MOVE, STRAINING HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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