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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220071200018 · 04/22/2007 · Lehigh Cement Company LLC

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
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
14.56 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Lehigh Cement Company LLC
Mine
4100079

Narrative

While replacing screens in the raw mill a screen fell on the back of the victim's leg and it took assistance from another miner to lift it off. The strain of lifting the screen caused a herniated stomach. He is on light duty at this time but will require surgery at a later date. The screen was placed improperly on the uneven ball charge causing it to fall over.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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