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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220050980045 · 04/04/2005 · Simplot Phosphates 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
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
LADDERS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.9 years

Operator

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

Narrative

after ee had completed changing worn picks int he feeder breaker he positioned himself on top of the breaker and was in the process of removing the 12' extension ladder. while pulling the ladder out of the feeder breaker he felt a sharp pain in the upper right side of his back. after an examination by a physician the ee was placed on five days light duty work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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