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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220091210021 · 05/26/2008 · Mosaic Potash Carlsbad 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
BARRELS,KEGS,DRUMS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
50
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mosaic Company
Operator
Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc
Mine
2900802

Narrative

Emp moved a full grease barrel a couple of inches and felt a pain in his back. This was treated initially with first aid treatment. The pain started reoccouring slightly in the last 6 months o r so but now is pretty bad. Took emp to company doctor on 4/28/09, he was placed on restrictions, ordered PT, given medications. It is related to incident on 5/26/08

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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