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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220073230047 · 11/07/2007 · Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
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
32.9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Martin Marietta Materials Inc
Operator
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
Mine
3300156

Narrative

Repairman and 3 others were replacing screen sections on the West Diester screen over the Tertiary Crusher. While changing out manually the 90#, 4'x4' sections lying face down, he suddenly felt pain in his lower back. He continued working and iced his back at home. Whe he returned the next morning he couldn't work and required medical attention w/temp. restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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