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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220080110031 · 12/22/2007 · Giant Cement Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Weighman, Scale person
Activity
Couple or uncouple mine car
Injury source
STD G RAIL CR,MTR-SURF EQ
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
38
Mine experience
2.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cementos Portland Valderrivas S A
Operator
Giant Cement Company
Mine
3800007

Narrative

Employee was uncoupling rail cars at the packhouse. While uncouping a rail car, the handle was stuck and when he pulled up on the handle, he felt some pain in his left bicep. The original diagnosis on the evening of the 22nd was a strained bicep. A Subsequent diagnosis has determined that he has a deteched tendon in his bicep and will require surgury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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