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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220052280001 · 08/08/2005 · Sherwin Alumina Company, 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
BARRELS,KEGS,DRUMS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
China Minmetals; BPU Associates
Operator
Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC
Mine
4100906

Narrative

EE lifted a five gallon plastic bucket that was full of repair parts. While at home after work, EE started feeling pain in his lower back. On 08/10/05, the plant doctor prescribed a muscle relaxant and pain medication. EE placed on work restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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