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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220151460034 · 02/26/2015 · Essroc Cement Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
95
Mine experience
0.33 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Italcementi Spa
Operator
Essroc Cement Corp
Mine
1200066

Narrative

Employee was watching for frozen chunks of clay to prevent them from getting into the clay crusher. He tried to lift a large chunk and felt a pull in his abdomen. Was taken to Dr.& diagnosed with a umbilical hernia. Returned to work on light duty until surgery could be scheduled. Date of injury 2/26,Restricted duty2/27-3/2, (3dys RD)First lost time day 3/2

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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