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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220160600012 · 02/17/2016 · Imerys Talc Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD 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
MOTORS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
106
Mine experience
36 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Talc Incorporated
Mine
2400162

Narrative

Employee strained right biceps muscle lifting a 10 HP Motor on 2/17/16. The employee sought medical attention and received an MRI on 2/22/16 at which time EE was diagnosed with a muscle tear. On 2/29 the employee was seen by an orthopedist who determined that surgery was not required. The employee is restricted from climbing and issued 6 weeks of physical therapy

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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