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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220153310007 · 10/11/2015 · U. S. Silica Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.87 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USS Holdings Inc
Operator
U. S. Silica Company
Mine
1101013

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING A STUFFING BOX FOR A PUMP WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK. THERE IS AN UNSPECIFIED HISTORY OF PERSONAL BACK ISSUES. NO MEDICAL TREATMENT SOUGHT UNTIL 11-18-2015.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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