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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220113500014 · 12/02/2011 · Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.
Mine
0402848

Narrative

EE was reaching over an area guard trying to grab empty bags off the conveyor, following his attempt to remove the guard. The guard shifted when he leaned on it causing him to impact his right side against the top of the guard. He complained of pain in his right side to his supervisor

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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