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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220150050044 · 12/16/2014 · Wedron Silica LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
37.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Fairmount Santrol
Operator
Wedron Silica LLC
Mine
1101578

Narrative

Employee was cleaning out dewatering building using a 2"" diameter water hose which involved lifting and maneuvering the hose. The employee stated that he bent over and twisted to move the hose when he felt a strain in his back. Not reported to plant management until 12-29-14. Unreported Muscle relaxer injection received by doctor (Notified Plant Mg. 1-05-15)

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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