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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220122790013 · 09/26/2012 · US Bentonite Processing, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part
NECK
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.94 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert Nolind
Operator
US Bentonite Processing, Inc
Mine
4801751

Narrative

EE trying to seal a railcar door, handle wouldn't move. EE opened door again tried closing, couldn't move handle. EE placed all weight on handle to move. Felt hot sharp pain the lower back part of neck and top of back. Tried turn head felt constant sharp pain. It hurts to lift arms, tried stretching and using Advil/Aleve to no avail. Went to Ugent Care

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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