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POWERED HAULAGE

220090830017 · 03/16/2009 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Utility truck, Water trucks
Injury source
PASS CARS,PICKUP TRUCKS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
26.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
3600006

Narrative

Employee was operator of a ""Guzzler"" suck truck tasked to suction out inside of a hopper. Prior to entry, employee had secured hose on outside of hopper to prevent movement, but realized he needed more slack inside to complete job. Employee pulled and lifted on secured hose (approx 30-40lb) resulting in muscles strain in left arm bicep.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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