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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220150220018 · 01/15/2015 · Western Sand & Gravel Company

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
MOVEABLE LADDERS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Nebco Inc
Operator
Western Sand & Gravel Company
Mine
2500984

Narrative

Employee suffered a back strain while removing an 8' fiberglass ladder from a wall mounted storage rack. Employee was taken to a clinic for evaluation and was given a prescription for a muscle relaxer. It was also advised that he be restricted to Light / Medium lifting duties.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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