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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220083380034 · 11/24/2008 · Ameron Hawaii

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
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
139
Mine experience
3.63 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ameron International Corp
Operator
Ameron Hawaii
Mine
5100019

Narrative

Employee was working with a crew of 6 people unloading bags of anfo and saran explosives from the container to the magazine container when he started to feel discomfort in his back. He continued working and thought that the discomfort would go away. By the end of the work day employees lower back ached. Employee sought medical attention on 11/28/08.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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