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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220090820015 · 03/04/2009 · Carmeuse Lime & Stone Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
3
Mine experience
33.85 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA; Lafarge SA
Operator
Carmeuse Lime & Stone Inc
Mine
0100394

Narrative

Employee was moving coal mill liners (approximately 60 lbs) from an elevated pallet to the coal mill. He would have to lift them up around 10 inches and place them on the lip of the coal mill for support. He was moving the liner with a twisting action and felt a pinch in his side. He did not report the accident until 3/9/2009 and comp carrier determined coverage on 3/19/09.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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