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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220073310033 · 11/19/2007 · Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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 supplies or material
Injury source
PALLETS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
39
Mine experience
2.1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.
Mine
0402848

Narrative

Employee was pushing a pallet that had become stuck on the rollers when he felt a pain in his lower back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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