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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220131200012 · 04/21/2013 · Mountain Cement Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BAGS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Eagle Materials Inc
Operator
Mountain Cement Company LLC
Mine
4800007

Narrative

Interstates electrician at the MSHA regulated site Mountain Cement near Laramie Wyoming was injured. While carrying tools in a backpack, in the process of removing the backpack, the worker twisted his back resulting in a lower back strain. Worker was prescribed medication for pain. Placed on restricted duty, no lifting over 20lb and no bending. Following up with physical therapy.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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