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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220042080064 · 07/12/2004 · Tata Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
Days lost
3
Mine experience
29.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
General Chemical; Andover Group
Operator
Tata Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners
Mine
4801497

Narrative

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO RELEASE A MANUAL HANDBRAKE ON A RAILROAD CAR. THE BRAKE WAS SET TO TIGHT AND EMPLOYEE PULLED/STRAINED MUSCLE IN GROIN WHEN HE PULLED THE BRAKE LEVER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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