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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220060520076 · 02/03/2006 · J M Huber Corp

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
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
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.27 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
J M Huber Corp
Operator
J M Huber Corp
Mine
0900142

Narrative

Disconnecting union on a 2"" water line that was connected to a 4"" water line that was being supported by the 2""line. When the 2""line came apart,the pipe dropped causing the pipe hangers on the 4""line to break allowing the line to come down and rest on top of employees head. during a follow up visit on 2/10/06, it was determined by the dr that dr therapy was needed at this time.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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