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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220050420046 · 02/03/2005 · Iluka Resources Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Iluka Resources Ltd
Operator
Iluka Resources Inc.
Mine
4406879

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING 10 LB. METAL BOWLS OUT OF GRINDING MACHINE IN LABORATORY. EE TWISTED AT THE WAIST & LEANED TOWARDS MACHINE INSTEAD OF STEPPING OVER TO IT. WHILE LIFTING THE 10 LB. BOWL WITH HIS LT. ARM, EE FELT PAIN & TIGHTNESS IN LT. SHOULDER BLADE AREA. DIAGNOSED AS LT. RHOMBOID STRAIN W/SPASM.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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