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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220042940040 · 10/13/2004 · Simplot Phosphates LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
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
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
65
Mine experience
15.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Scott Simplot
Operator
Simplot Phosphates LLC
Mine
4200998

Narrative

EE WAS REMOVING A CONVEYOR BELT ROLLER FROM CONVEYOR BELT. HE CONNECTED 1 OF A CABLE HOIST-PULLER TO THE CONVEYOR FRAME THE OTHER END TO THE ROLLER. AS HE BEGAN TO LOWER ROLLER, CABLE SLIPPED EE REACHED OUT & GRABBED THE ROLLER FELT SHARP PAIN IN RIGHT SHOULDER. 11/10/04 INFORMED BY OPERATOR EE HAS INCURRED AN INGUINAL HERNIA ON LEFT SIDE

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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