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HANDLING OF MATERIALS
220041350033 · 05/06/2004 · Unimin Corp
Details
Degree of injury DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation Drill helper
Activity Handling supplies or material
Injury source BARRELS,KEGS,DRUMS
Nature of injury SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part WRIST
Days lost 34
Mine experience 8.58 years
Operator
Controller (parent) S C R-Sibelco Nv
Operator Unimin Corp
Mine 4002513
Narrative EE WAS EMPTYING A CORE BARREL BY STRIKING IT AGAINST A WOOD BLOCK TO DISLODGE THE SAMPLE FROM THE BARREL. WHILE DOING SO EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN HIS RIGHT WRIST. EMPLOYEE HAS STRAINED LIGAMENTS.
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