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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220083330022 · 11/18/2008 · U.S. Silica Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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
CONVEYORS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
20 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USS Holdings Inc
Operator
U.S. Silica Company, LLC
Mine
3400377

Narrative

Employee was holding one end of a flexible screw conveyor. The conveyor was cradled in his arms and held against his chest. The employee reached out with his left arm and felt a strain in his back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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