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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220132830395 · 10/08/2013 · Arch Materials LLC

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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ben L Rechter
Operator
Arch Materials LLC
Mine
3304578

Narrative

A mechanic was removing the hub, remaining blades, bearings, shaft, and belt sheave from a 72-in fan by hand. During the process of physically attempting to lift the assembly out of the fan, the mechanic strained his lumbar muscles.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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