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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220140980015 · 03/31/2014 · Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Martin Marietta Materials Inc
Operator
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
Mine
3300156

Narrative

Employee was attempting to slide an aluminum pan underneath a rail car to vacuum out material. While working a crouched position the employee attempted to move the pan by twisting at the torso and felt a pain in lower back. The employee was placed on restricted duty to allow for the lumbar sprain to heal.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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