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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220041960028 · 07/03/2004 · Specialty Minerals Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BAGS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.63 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Minerals Technologies Inc
Operator
Specialty Minerals Inc
Mine
0600019

Narrative

IN THE PROCESS OF BAGGING & STACKING 50 LB BAGS OF LIMESTONE ON A PALLET, HE FELT A PAIN IN THE MID PART OF HIS BACK. AFTER STACKING THE TOP TIER OF BAGS ON THE PALLET, HIS FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING HIS BODY TO TWIST.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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