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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220130070021 · 12/18/2012 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
115
Mine experience
12.44 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
4000849

Narrative

Injured employee was assisting another employee to change finger door on the chute. When the weight of the door began to slip the injured employee grabbed the door, and when he did he felt a twitch in his back. Employee did not seek medical attention until Wednesday, January 2, 2012. Injury resulted in a strain to the back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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