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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220090280019 · 01/16/2009 · Hanson Aggregates Arizona, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
6
Mine experience
8.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Hanson Aggregates Arizona, Inc
Mine
0202646

Narrative

Injured employee was in the process of fueling a Caterpillar D-9R Dozer when he slipped and lost his footing. The employee grabbed onto the dozer with his right hand supporting all of his weight with his right arm. The result was a right bicep tendon rupture, return to work with modified duty. No lifting over 5 lbs with the right arm may require surgery pending medical evaluations.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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