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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220060260024 · 04/07/2005 · River Cement Company dba Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
DOORS,INCL UG VENTILATION
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
54
Mine experience
36.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
River Cement Company dba Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
2300188

Narrative

EE informed us that he tried to open the door of the blending silo pressurizing fan room to inspect the equipment inside. The suction on the door was so great that while attempting to pull the door open he felt his shoulder pop and burn.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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