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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220110280026 · 01/02/2011 · EP Minerals, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
EP Management Corporation
Operator
EP Minerals, LLC
Mine
2600677

Narrative

Lifting/removing Rotex Screens to change screens. Strained back, did not report injury to shift or department supervisors. Reported to Safety Manager on 1/4/2011 did not seek immediate medical treatment. On 1/17/2011(15 days after incident) he then requested treatment. At that time physical therapy was administered thereby making this MSHA Reportable due to Medical Treatment Only.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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