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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220051100017 · 04/02/2005 · BASF Catalysts LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
306
Mine experience
29 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Engelhard Corp
Operator
BASF Catalysts LLC
Mine
0900127

Narrative

A tractor operator got stuck in the mud & called for assistance from another operator/the injured operator. The injured operator was attempting to connect the cable to his tractor when he states having sustained an injury to the back of his right leg. EE reported accident on 4/4/05 & diagnosed with a large herniated disc by a specialist on 4/13/05 & was placed on disability.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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