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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220042590027 · 09/03/2004 · Perlite Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
195
Mine experience
8.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alleghany Corp
Operator
Perlite Inc
Mine
2900248

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A CONVEYOR BELT ROLLER WHILE LYING ON HIS BACK. HE WAS HOLDING A HEAVY ROLLER WHEN THE WEIGHT SHIFTED CAUSING HIS BACK TO JERK. EMPLOYEE WENT TO THE DOCTOR ON 9/10/04.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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