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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220041240028 · 04/14/2004 · Argos Puerto Rico Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
7
Mine experience
31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Italcementi Spa
Operator
Argos Puerto Rico Corp
Mine
5400120

Narrative

EMPLOYEE ALLEDGED THAT WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF REMOVING A 40 LB. RADIATOR AT THE FM#3, HE FELT A SUDDEN PAIN IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER. THE EMPLOYEE CONTINUED WORKING HIS REGULAR SHIFTS. ON 4/19/04 EMPLOYEE REQUESTED MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR HIS SHOULDER PAIN. ON 4/22/2004 DOCTORS RECOMMENDED BED REST FOR 10 DAYS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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