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MACHINERY

220042020014 · 07/05/2004 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
230
Mine experience
18.4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
4000838

Narrative

The EE was using a high pressure sprayer. The EE was spraying inside riser. Inside the riser a chunk of material fell striking the end of the sprayer inside the port. This sudden action jerked his shoulders. At the time of the occurrence the EE did not wish to seek medical treatment. He was sent to see the doctor on 7/16/04 and placed on modified duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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