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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220131300010 · 05/03/2013 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
DRUM,PULY,SHEAVE-NT CONVY
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.83 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
2300134

Narrative

BACKED TRUCK UP TO AN OVER PACK THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN EMPTY; IT IN FACT WAS NOT. KNOWING THE NORMAL AVERAGE WEIGHT, EMPLOYEE WENT TO LIFT THE DRUM AND CAUSED STRESS TO BACK AND SHOULDER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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