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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220070940007 · 03/14/2007 · Lafarge North America

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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
BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge North America
Mine
2300158

Narrative

End of shift 3/14, employee lifted tool bag out of truck and felt strain in his stomach. Morning of 3/15 employee reported incident from 3/14. He indicated his stomach was still hurting and had a knot. He was sent to local clinic. Clinic physician confirmed several days later injury was in fact work related after conversations with Lafarge and specialist. Surgery 3/30 to correct.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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