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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220091870086 · 06/24/2009 · Unimin Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
2
Mine experience
9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
S C R-Sibelco Nv
Operator
Unimin Corp
Mine
4000188

Narrative

Employee was cleaning up at the end of his shift. He was on the platform at the collection tank. He was lifting the lid on the tank with his left hand when he felt pain in his left shoulder area. On 6/29/09 he was diagnosed with a bicep tendon rupture. He was placed on restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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