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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220072900025 · 10/08/2007 · U S Silica Company

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
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
16.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USS Holdings Inc
Operator
U S Silica Company
Mine
3800138

Narrative

The mechanic was removing a lid from a 4' x10' rotex screen. The lid was lifted from the screen and placed on the floor directly beside the screen. During the lift the mechanic felt pain in his chest and shoulder. The employee was taken to the doctor and diagnosed with strain to the chest/shoulder and placed on restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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