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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220071520053 · 03/24/2007 · Saint-Gobain Proppants

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BAGS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.44 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Saint-Gobain
Operator
Saint-Gobain Proppants
Mine
0301607

Narrative

Employee was part of a crew changing bags in dust collection systems over a period of several days. He was sent to the dr complaining a neck and right arm pain and was diagnosed with a cervical strain. The injury is alleged to have occurred 4 days previous. Note: the initial claim was controverted as a work injury: however, on May 29,2007 AWCC accepted the claim as compensable.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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