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MACHINERY

220053500027 · 12/09/2005 · BYK Additives Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Mill equipment
Injury source
BAGS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
21
Mine experience
6.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rockwood Specialties Group Inc
Operator
BYK Additives Inc.
Mine
4100298

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ENGAGED IN HIS REGULAR JOB STACKING 50 LB BAGS ON PALLET. HE PLACED A BAG ON PALLET, FELT A POP IN HIS BACK AND SOME PAIN. HE DID NOT THINK IT WAS ANYTHING TO WORRY ABOUT AND FINISHED HIS SHIFT. HE REPORTED THE INCIDENT ABOUT A HALF-HOUR AFTER IT OCCURRED BUT DID NOT DECIDE TO SEE A DOCTOR UNTIL MONDAY, DEC 12TH.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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