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NONPOWERED HAULAGE

220121000049 · 01/30/2012 · Magnesita Refractories Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Move non-self-propelled equip
Injury source
NONPOWRD VECH-DOLI,WHLBRW
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
32.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Magnesita Refratarios SA
Operator
Magnesita Refractories Company
Mine
3600009

Narrative

Employee attempted to empty a wheelbarrow that was loaded off center with fines. When employee attempted to lift up on handles, the wheelbarrow began to tip, causing a strain of his low back. Employee reported immediately but did not request care until much later. Discomfort did not go away so employee requested to see a Chiropractor in March.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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