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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220111170005 · 04/20/2011 · Unimin Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Electrician helper
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
12
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
S C R-Sibelco Nv
Operator
Unimin Corp
Mine
3100673

Narrative

Injured employee was working from a scissors lift and was pulling wire into a cable tray as part of a new building installation, when he felt a sharp pain in his lower abdomen. He was treated at an urgent care and diagnosed with a hernia. He was then referred to a surgeon. He is continuing to work until his appointment on 05/03/2011.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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