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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220140760013 · 03/05/2014 · Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mosaic Company
Operator
Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc
Mine
2900802

Narrative

3 men were lifting a top roller off of a skid. They had correct amount of people, and were using proper lifting techniques. They were walking with the roller and employee felt a pain in his back. They stop for lunch. When employee got up off of the mantrip after lunch he was very stiff. Injured emp. was taken to Dr. and received pain med and restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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