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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220112060003 · 07/13/2011 · Lafarge North America

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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
WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
158
Mine experience
4.25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge North America
Mine
3600271

Narrative

While unloading a truck trailer full of tires, employee reached for a tire at the top of the pile and felt a burning pain in his left shoulder. He said he felt minor discomfort, but during the weekend he stated that he needed to see a doctor as the pain worsened.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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