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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220092120018 · 07/27/2009 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
27.6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
4100283

Narrative

Employee was loading hopper cars. While pulling the hose with a rope, the employee felt a sharp pain in his left bicep. He then noticed bruising of the area. The injury was diagnosed as a bicep tear. Employee was placed on restricted duty and instructed to wear a sling.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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