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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220090990018 · 03/25/2009 · Lyons Salt Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
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
0
Mine experience
11.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peter E Powell
Operator
Lyons Salt Company
Mine
1400413

Narrative

Employee was dumping 50lb bags of salt on the surface, in the A Frame. He stated he twisted wrong and pulled a muscle in his back. He was taken to the doctor on 3/26/2009. Doctor placed him on restricted duty. He had a follow-up appointment with the doctor on 4/8/09. The doctor returned him to full duty as of 4/09/09. Employee reported the injury on 3/26/2009.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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