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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220121510022 · 05/21/2012 · ART Quarry TRS LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Activity
Handling explosives
Injury source
EXPLOSIVE-DIR REL TO INJR
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vornado Realty Trust
Operator
ART Quarry TRS LLC
Mine
2300028

Narrative

As stated by miner, shoulder discomfort has occurred to both shoulders, over a reported period of 10 years. Issue began gradual, but with worsening discomfort, over the last six years. This is the first time miner/powderman has officially sought diagnosis/treatment for reported issues. States after loading production holes for explosive detonation, shoulder hurts at end of day!

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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