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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220060520129 · 09/01/2005 · Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
43
Mine experience
17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Martin Marietta Materials Inc
Operator
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
Mine
1300014

Narrative

EE was underground in shop to obtain diesel welder. The jack of the welder was broken. EE lifted up on the tongue of the welder to hook up to the pickup & twisted his back. Taken to doctor; conservative course of treatment followed until it was determined surgery was required. EE had surgery on 1/19/06 for a herniated disc & is expected to make a complete recovery.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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