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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220131960044 · 06/21/2013 · Irving Materials Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling coal, Rock, Ore
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
6
Mine experience
25.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Earl Brinker
Operator
Irving Materials Inc
Mine
1201034

Narrative

WHILE PICKING MUD & ROCKS OFF OF CONVEYOR BELT, HE REACHED OUT TO PUSH A ROCK OFF THAT WAS HEAVIER THAN EXPECTED. THIS SPRAINED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER & HE NOTIFIED FELLOW EMPLOYEES & MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY. HE CHOSE NOT TO SEEK ANY MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 07-12-2013 AFTER CONTINUED SORENESS PERSISTED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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