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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.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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