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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220152240016 · 07/04/2015 · American Colloid Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Dryer operator, Kiln operator, Dry plant operator, Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
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
14.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Minerals Technologies Inc
Operator
American Colloid Company
Mine
4800245

Narrative

on 7-4-15 employee was taking a guard off and felt a twinge in his back. He reported a stiff back to supervisor. Employees back felt fine the next day and was not treated by a Dr at that time. Employee contacted supervisor on 8-10-15 and wanted to get his back checked by a Dr because it was bugging him. Employee was seen on 8-11-15 and placed on a 15 pound lifting restriction.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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