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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220122410032 · 08/16/2012 · Amrize Cement Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Amrize Cement Inc.
Mine
2300284

Narrative

Employee was loading 30 pound piece of steel onto work boat by tossing the piece underhanded. Employee felt a pop in his right arm resulting in a partial distal biceps tear. Injury became reportable on 08/23/2012.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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