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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220141040021 · 03/10/2014 · Saint-Gobain Proppants

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
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
50
Mine experience
1.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Saint-Gobain
Operator
Saint-Gobain Proppants
Mine
0300261

Narrative

On 4/1/14, the employee informed Human Resources that he had injured his back while assisting maintenance employees work on a mixer. He did not report this injury to any supervisors, and witnesses have provided statements verifying he made no mention of an injury while at work during this time. The workers compensation claim is being challenged.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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