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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220050200002 · 01/03/2005 · Ameron Hawaii

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
1
Mine experience
2.88 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ameron International Corp
Operator
Ameron Hawaii
Mine
5100019

Narrative

While working up on tank 22, EE was lowering tool bags down with a rope when it got stuck on the lower concrete ledge. Leaning over the hand rail, EE began to push and pull on the rope to free tool bags. After work, EE started to feel his back tightening up.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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