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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220082910027 · 10/07/2008 · Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Martin Marietta Materials Inc
Operator
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
Mine
1300112

Narrative

At apporx 8:00am employee was moving boxed explosives from the magzine to the powder truck when he felt a pop & pain in his lower back. He continued working until 10:00am when he was carrying a box of explosives. He stepped on a rock while wading through water and felt intense pain in his lower back. He the reported his condition to Mgt. *Initial fax did not reach MSHA*

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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