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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220122400020 · 07/11/2012 · Vulcan Construction Materials, 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
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
114
Mine experience
33.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
1500087

Narrative

Employee sought medical attention on 7/18 for a strained shoulder that occurred when he released a brake on a railcar. He was released to full duty. He had an MRI and an app't with an Orthopedic surgeon on 8/16 revealed a torn rotator cuff. He is currently on restricted duty while awaiting surgery. This is being reported within 10 days of being placed on work restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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