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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220151190104 · 04/19/2015 · Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Miner, Prospector, NEC
Activity
Machine maintenance
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
7 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mosaic Company
Operator
Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc
Mine
2900802

Narrative

After working on mintex screens, changing out worn gasket, pulling and lifting screen panels out, employee felt pain in his lower back. Emp. requested to see a dr. on 4/28/15. He was prescribed a muscle relaxer and placed on restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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