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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220080220005 · 01/15/2008 · Specialty Minerals Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BAGS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
49
Mine experience
3.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Minerals Technologies Inc
Operator
Specialty Minerals Inc
Mine
1900035

Narrative

Employee was packaging 50 lb. bags. He removed a bag from the spout and turned to the left to place the bag on a nearly full pallet. As he turned, he felt a sharp pain in his left leg and he fell to the floor. He received medical attention at the local hospital. He has a left knee strain and is working on restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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