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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220072600016 · 06/09/2007 · Big River Industries

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling coal, Rock, Ore
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
Big River Industries
Mine
1600033

Narrative

Employee (Bowl Mill Attendent), was attending the clay feed belt, noticed large piece of clay, he stopped the belt and attempted to remove clay without assistance. He felt pain in his lower back, notified Supervisor. He was taken to local hospital - Diagnosed w/ back strain - light duty release to work 14 days.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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