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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220150610016 · 02/24/2015 · Giant Cement 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
WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
30.67 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cementos Portland Valderrivas S A
Operator
Giant Cement Company
Mine
3800007

Narrative

The employee was in the process of changing a tire. He picked the replacement tire up and felt a burning sensation in his arm. He set the tire down and when he looked at his arm there was a knot in the bicep area. He has been referred for further evaluation.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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