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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220072820002 · 09/24/2007 · Holcim (US) Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
99
Mine experience
11.63 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Holcim (US) Incorporated
Mine
2300053

Narrative

Employee lifted a 118 lb. part from the floor into a parts washer (3 ft above floor). Employee felt a twinge in his back. Worked the rest of the day. Came to work the next morning with severely sprained back. Suffered severe lumbar sprain, possible ruptured disk. Sent for Cat Scan to determine extent of injury

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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