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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220082470040 · 07/18/2008 · Bentonite Performance Minerals, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
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
WRIST
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.48 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Halliburton Company
Operator
Bentonite Performance Minerals, LLC
Mine
4800070

Narrative

Employee was stacking and throwing 50# and 100# bags on bentonite on pallets. Employee experienced ulnartendonitis on his left wrist. We have been trying to manage this case as a first aid as it was first reported to the employer. The employee requested to seek medical attention and at that time he was placed on restricted duty 8-27-2008.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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