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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220072120028 · 07/19/2007 · Graymont (PA) Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
47
Mine experience
34 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Graymont Ltd
Operator
Graymont (PA) Inc.
Mine
3606468

Narrative

Emp. had pressure applied to pipe that he was holding in place to be welded. Emp. sneezed a few times and felt a pop in his mid stomach area. He later noticed a bump. Emp. has not had anything done to repair the hernia at this time.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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