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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220082770005 · 08/15/2008 · Specialty Granules LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
104
Mine experience
5.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Specialty Granules LLC
Operator
Specialty Granules LLC
Mine
2300288

Narrative

The employee strained his back while working on a D-8 Dozer. Employee reported the injury and is continuing to work as a mechanic. This incident became reportable when the employee began physical therapy on September 30, 2008.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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