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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220052840001 · 07/15/2005 · White Springs Ag Chems Inc dba Nutrien

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
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
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
16
Mine experience
3.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Potash Corp Of Saskatchewan
Operator
White Springs Ag Chems Inc dba Nutrien
Mine
0800798

Narrative

Employee lifted a sixty lb. packing sleeve from the back of a truck. As he turned and started toward the work site he felt a sharp pain in his left groin area. He was treated for a minor muscle strain and returned to work. Later, the employee was diagnosed with a small hernia and surgical repair was performed on 10/5/05.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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