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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220052800019 · 10/04/2005 · BASF Catalysts LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PALLETS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
23.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Engelhard Corp
Operator
BASF Catalysts LLC
Mine
0900472

Narrative

Clay build up on the track at 2A bulk made it difficult for the car to roll. The operator had to use a car jack several times to get the car to move. Employee also restacked 80-100 pallets that was knocked over by a hopper car on the same shift. Employee presented with right chest pain the following day, 10/5/05, and sought medical treatment on 10/6/05.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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