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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220140520021 · 02/13/2014 · N.A. Degerstrom

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Hand load, Hand shoveling
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
N A Degerstrom
Operator
N.A. Degerstrom
Mine
2602749

Narrative

Slaven Crusher screen plant had built up wet material on the inside of the chute that collapsed onto the belt and plugged it. The employee was shoveling from an awkward position and strained his shoulder while cleaning the belt. The employee was seen by a physician who prescribed physical therapy and lifting restrictions of 15 lbs.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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