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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220141260015 · 05/02/2014 · CML Metals

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
18
Mine experience
2.06 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Luxor Capital Group; Palladon Ventures Ltd
Operator
CML Metals
Mine
4202624

Narrative

Employee was changing wheels on a rail car, the crew lifted the car with the forklift and placed a stand under the rail car. While lifting the stand into place the employee felt a sharp, burning, pain in his groin area. Which lead to a hernia in the right side of his groin.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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