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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220081700028 · 05/22/2008 · BASF Catalysts LLC

Details

Degree of injury
ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BAGS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
43.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
BASF SE
Operator
BASF Catalysts LLC
Mine
0800115

Narrative

A mechanic worked on a dust collector bag change on 5/22. The next Tues,he called in with complaints of back pain, but did not indicate a work related injury. While receiving medical attention, he reasoned that the bag change must be the cause of injury. On 6/13, he met with supervision to make a W/C claim. An investigation is in process. Awaiting assessment by physicians.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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