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POWERED HAULAGE

220111400007 · 05/12/2011 · Kaw Valley Sand and Gravel, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Barge, Boat, Dredge
Injury source
BLDG,STRUCT,BOAT,RAFT,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
7
Mine experience
3.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ben G Kates
Operator
Kaw Valley Sand and Gravel, Inc.
Mine
1401667

Narrative

This operator took another out to the dredge by jon boat. His return trip was abruptly stopped by a sand bar. He lunged forward and caught his foot in a bottom boat bow, wrenching his back. Sent to doctor for lumbar strain, muscle spasms. Doctor placed him on modified duty. Tough to not reach or stoop or bend on any sand plant job. He stays at home and gets physical therapy.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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