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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220153220017 · 11/12/2015 · Salt River Sand & Rock

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BLOCKING
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Operator
Salt River Sand & Rock
Mine
0202613

Narrative

Was preparing to repair Komatsu 750 tracks. Placing chock blocks in front/rear of the tracks. Discovered something unusual next day went to doctor. Possible hernia. An MRI ordered; employee immediately placed on ""no lifting status."" Not scheduled to work 11/13/15 (Fri normal day off). Reported to work on Monday. Allowed if he didn't lift anything.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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