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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220080770034 · 03/07/2008 · Irving Materials Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
FIXED LADDERS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
8
Mine experience
25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Earl Brinker
Operator
Irving Materials Inc
Mine
1200053

Narrative

Climbing up ladder of #4 bin of stone plant. When he was near top, ladder twisted around. He climbed down back side of the ladder by his hands. His left knee hit something when the ladder twisted around, and has been hurting ever since.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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