HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Name: HANDLING OF MATERIALS at BASF Catalysts LLC
Start: 08/23/2007

220072530048 · 08/23/2007 · BASF Catalysts 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: Machine maintenance
Injury source: METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury: SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part: BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost: 0
Mine experience: 37 years

Operator

Controller (parent): BASF SE
Operator: BASF Catalysts LLC
Mine: 0900472

Narrative

Employee was assigned to install a manway cover and valve on Tank #22 and was instructed that a co-worker would assist him. However, EE lifted the manway cover alone and states hurting his lower back. EE sought medical attention by MD on 9/4/07.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown