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HANDLING OF MATERIALS
220090070018 · 12/22/2008 · Specialty Minerals Inc
Details
Degree of injury DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type Over-exertion NEC
Occupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity Machine maintenance
Injury source METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost 0
Mine experience 5.4 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Minerals Technologies Inc
Operator Specialty Minerals Inc
Mine 0400219
Narrative Worker was on walkway when a gust of wind knocked him off balance. In grabbing a hand rail, he 'tweaked' his back. Incident occurred on 12/22/2008 but worker did not seek medical treatment until 01/05/2009.
Source
Authoritative MSHA Open Government Data
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