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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220120890024 · 03/22/2012 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
24
Mine experience
21.67 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
0103226

Narrative

EE strained himself while he was lying on a creeper adjusting the front brakes on a forklift. The straining resulted in a hernia. This incident is being reported March 29, 2012 which is within ten days of seeking medical attention.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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