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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220110880023 · 03/24/2011 · Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Crane operator, Mobile equipment operator (MEO), Dragline operator, Dropball operator, Rigger
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
30
Mine experience
29.85 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Bart Mulzer
Operator
Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc
Mine
1200654

Narrative

Employee was assisting with a maintenance task of re-assembling an auger when he lifted a blade and felt a discomfort in his abdomen that did not go away. He was sent for medical evaluation and has been diagnosed with an inguinal hernia on his left side. He has restrictions that can be met as of now, and is being scheduled for surgical repair.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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