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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220142610025 · 08/30/2014 · Lhoist North America of Virginia, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Car trimmer, Car loader, Bin puller, Truck loader
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
13.06 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Lhoist North America of Virginia, Inc.
Mine
4400082

Narrative

Employee completed loading lime into a railcar. He was in the process of closing the doors on the top of the railcar. The door hung and he overexerted his back as he attempted to close the door. Injury occurred Aug 30. Employee waited to visit the Dr. on Sep 1. No Dr.'s report was provided to EHS Manager until Sept 18th. Injury reclassified as MSHA reportable Sept 18th.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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