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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220103160030 · 10/05/2010 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
183
Mine experience
1.77 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee strained his left shoulder while working on the #2 finish separator. Employee initially declined medical attention, but when the shoulder pain did not go away he went to see his doctor. This injury became reportable on 11/10/2010 when the doctor diagnosed the injury as a torn rotator cuff. The employee was placed on restriced duty. No time lost to date.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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