HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Name: HANDLING OF MATERIALS at Vulcan Construction Materials, L.P.
Start: 08/10/2005

220052520008 · 08/10/2005 · Vulcan Construction Materials, L.P.

Details

Degree of injury: PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
Classification: HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type: Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation: Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity: Handling supplies or material
Injury source: METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury: SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part: BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost: 83
Mine experience: 20.75 years

Operator

Controller (parent): Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
Operator: Vulcan Construction Materials, L.P.
Mine: 0800006

Narrative

Employee was preparing to switch product gates at the final wash screen in preparation of running a different product. Employee pulled on handle of product gate and found it difficult to move as material had lodged. The employee used force on handle causing strain to lower back.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown