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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220130650025 · 02/26/2013 · O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CONTAINERS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company
Mine
2000062

Narrative

Employee (mill tech) was replacing drip pans under a conveyor. He was starting to lift a section of pan (about 185 lbs) with a co-worker, when he felt a sharp pain in his right shoulder. A mechanical lifting device had not been used. Medical clinic placed him on lifting restrictions with 2-week follow-up. Employee returned to work with restrictions; no days lost.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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