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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220052270010 · 07/20/2005 · FMC Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
63
Mine experience
30.42 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
FMC Corp
Operator
FMC Corp
Mine
4800152

Narrative

Actual lost time didn't start until 8/11/05 when employee had surgery. Employee was removing a pipe nipple to install pressure gauge. Nipple was rusted to pipe. Employee tried several times and different positions to break nipple loose. Employee felt pop and pain in left shoulder.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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