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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220151810054 · 06/10/2015 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

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
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
40
Mine experience
15.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
3800004

Narrative

The employee was cleaning up spilled stone from the surge tunnel. When he lifted a large rock, he felt a pop in his back. He informed his supervisor, but did not seek medical care until 6/25/15, making this a reportable accident.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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