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MACHINERY

220131570017 · 05/29/2013 · Lafarge North America Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Surface equipment, NEC
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
33.13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge North America Inc.
Mine
2000051

Narrative

Back strain while operating drill. Sitting in twisted position for 2 hrs - didn't realize seat swiveled. Found release knob on side of seat & rest of shift the seat swiveled. However, some back discomfort at end of shift. 2 days later, he reported increased back pain, sought medical attn & was prescribed a Rx & light duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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