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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220091820006 · 06/23/2009 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
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,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
12
Mine experience
9.48 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was assisting drill operator in loading new drill rods onto IR DM45E--EE had attached lifting device to rod & jib hoist but as rods were drawn up they were snagging on 4x4s they were laying on. As third rod was being drawn up, EE chose to assist by lifting trailing end over the snag spot--felt pull in groin.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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