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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220051090020 · 01/03/2005 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Pumper
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BARRELS,KEGS,DRUMS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was trying to carrying empty 55 gallon barrel up steps to drain oil into. Strained back while pulling up on barrel. Employee did not ask for help or use available hand carts. Employee was advised to ask for help. If this becomes a frequent task, a hoist will be installed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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