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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220111870023 · 06/28/2011 · Black Hills Bentonite-A Limited Liability Co

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BAGS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
3
Mine experience
5.17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Thomas A Thorson
Operator
Black Hills Bentonite-A Limited Liability Co
Mine
4800243

Narrative

EE was involved in palletizing 100 pound bags when he spun bag around to get a better grip. This action caused trauma to right hand area and thumb was sprained and possible ligament damage but doctor is not sure. He will return to work on light duty on 07/03/2011 for about 6 weeks tentatively.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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