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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220102240008 · 08/09/2010 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
116
Mine experience
26.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
4000838

Narrative

Employee stated he was pulling a piece of damaged conduit that was bonded tightly to some melted wires. He stated that while he was pulling on the conduit trying to remove the damaged wires, the conduit abruptly broke loose, causing his left bicep to pop causing pain.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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