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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220041100002 · 03/01/2004 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
33
Mine experience
34.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
1200063

Narrative

The employee was positioning a steel casting inside the discharge end of the #1 kiln. The casting shifted and the employee cuaght it with his left arm. His left shoulder was suddenly pushed backward causing pain. The employee had an MRI on 4/6/04 revelaing a rototor cuff tear. The employee had surgery on the shoulder on 4/14/04.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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