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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220112690015 · 09/08/2011 · E I Dupont De Nemours & Co Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
37.71 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
EI DuPont De Nemours & Co Inc
Operator
E I Dupont De Nemours & Co Inc
Mine
0800225

Narrative

Employee had lifted a 1 inch steel plate weighing approx. 55 lbs.(weight of steel plate was not know in the field) and was holding it up while waiting for installation. After handing off the plate and leaving the area, a few minutes later he felt pain in his lower back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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