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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220050280002 · 01/06/2005 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Move non-self-propelled equip
Injury source
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
9.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
1800017

Narrative

Injured employee was assisting another in positioning a suspended conveyor belt around rollers when he felt a small pain in his lower back. He didn't believe it was serious and continued working until 1/21/05. On that date, he was working in cold weather and the pain became unbearable. He then was sent to a doctor for treatment.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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