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MACHINERY

220151830005 · 06/19/2015 · Southwest Concrete & Paving Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
8
Mine experience
7 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Charles Hamilton
Operator
Southwest Concrete & Paving Inc
Mine
2900473

Narrative

Welder was welding on the crusher in a squatted position. Other potential contributing factors may be heat and lack of hydration. Welder strained his lower back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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