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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220131790033 · 06/13/2013 · Imerys Perlite USA, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
93
Mine experience
39.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Perlite USA, Inc.
Mine
2900248

Narrative

Employee was picking up hitch end of welder. Welder hitch slipped, employee grabbed for hitch and felt pinch in right wrist.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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