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MACHINERY

220091390015 · 05/12/2009 · National Cement Co. of AL., Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Blow gun, Airlance
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vicat S A
Operator
National Cement Co. of AL., Inc.
Mine
0100027

Narrative

EE was using water lance to clean material in conditioning tower when large piece fell and struck lance, causing employee to lose balance and felt pain in lower back. Physician prescribed anti-inflammatory medication.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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