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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220071030015 · 04/02/2007 · Cargill Deicing Technology

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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
CHUTE & SLIDE-CONVYR HOPR
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
28 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cargill Inc
Operator
Cargill Deicing Technology
Mine
1600509

Narrative

3 employees were installing a 120lb stainless steel chute. After lifting the chute EE felt a twinge in his lower back. Following day 4/3/07 he was taken to the clinic, x-rays were negative, diagnosis was a Lumbosacral Strain, Mobic a nonsterodial anti-inflammatory drug was prescribed. The employee returned to work with restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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