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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220041470039 · 05/18/2004 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
1200064

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING FELLOW EE LIFT A PIECE OF TUBE STEEL APPROX.6'LONG UP ONTO A PAIR OF SCATES USED FOR MOVING HEAVY LOADS, EE LOST HIS FOOTING/ BALANCE BUT RE-GAINED CONTROL TO FINISH THE LIFT BUT IN TURN PUT HIMSELF IN A SOMEWHAT TWISTING POSITION WHILE STILL MAINTAINING THE LOAD ALONG WITH THE FELLOW EE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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