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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220112150022 · 01/20/2011 · Omya Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
194
Mine experience
4.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Omya Industries Inc
Operator
Omya Inc
Mine
0102985

Narrative

Employee was trying to open bottom valve to wash railcar as normal. Valve was hard to open so employee yanked on handle and felt something pop and a burning sensation. This was not reported to the supervisor until 7-28-2011.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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