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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220072950057 · 10/04/2007 · Iluka Resources Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CONTAINERS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Iluka Resources Ltd
Operator
Iluka Resources Inc.
Mine
4406879

Narrative

EE was lifting laboratory sample and felt sharp pain in lower back. Seen by company's occupational physician, who diagnosed lower back muscle strain and gave prescription meds X3 (muscle relaxer, analgesic cream and 800 mg Motrin). Lifting restriction X 1 week, did not affect ability to perform primary duties or tasks.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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