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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220063030047 · 10/20/2006 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.98 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
3800649

Narrative

Employee was lifting a conveyor bent section off the work table; one end was resting on the floor. The employee lifted the other end off the table and was lowering it to the floor when he felt a burning sensation in his lower back. The bent is 12"" x 4' and weighs approximately 150 lbs.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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