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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220143460020 · 12/03/2014 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
7.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
0103262

Narrative

Employee was lifting a piece of metal that he was replacing on a conveyor when he lost his footing. As he stepped back to regain his balance he felt a pop in his upper back near his shoulder. He sought medical attention on December 5, 2014.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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