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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220122750033 · 09/20/2012 · U S Silica Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Move power cable
Injury source
CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USS Holdings Inc
Operator
U S Silica Company
Mine
4703644

Narrative

Employee was pulling cable off of a large spool of wire. While he was pulling, he felt a sharp pain in his groin/abdomen. He continued his work shift. Over the weekend the pain and a present bulge did not subside. Employee sought medical treatment on 9/25, where he was diagnosed with an inguinal hernia.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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