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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220131930011 · 07/02/2013 · US Aggregates Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Crane operator, Mobile equipment operator (MEO), Dragline operator, Dropball operator, Rigger
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
14.4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
The Heritage Group
Operator
US Aggregates Inc
Mine
1202378

Narrative

Employee was putting a guard on the horizontal swingshaft. Bent over to line up the bolt hole and felt a pain in his lower back. Thought to be a minor pain. Completed his shift. Didn't report it until next morning that he was having severe pains in his lower back & could hardly walk and he couldn't come in to work. Was sent to clinic. Diagnosed with Lumbar Sprain.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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