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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220140060029 · 12/19/2013 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
36
Mine experience
2.85 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
2300134

Narrative

Employee was working on R -3801 with other employees attempting to correct a belt that was folded under and pinned against conveyor rollers. The employee stated he was lifting up on the belt, when he felt pain in his right arm bicep region. The employee was taken to St. Francis Occupational Medicine for treatment

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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