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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220121800016 · 05/29/2012 · Covia Lime LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BARRELS,KEGS,DRUMS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
76
Mine experience
8.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
S C R-Sibelco Nv
Operator
Covia Lime LLC
Mine
0103227

Narrative

Employee manually turned a full 55-gal drum of oil on a containment pallet so that the pump would fit into the opening. He experienced immediate sharp pain in the back. Employee was seen by physician on 5/31/12 and diagnosed with lumbar strain. After an MRI was performed, employee has been prescribed a treatment plan of physical therapy along with pain block to begin 06/29/12.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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