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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220160910008 · 03/18/2016 · Amrize Cement Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Miner, Prospector, NEC
Activity
Handling supplies or material
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
10.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Amrize Cement Inc.
Mine
0500037

Narrative

Employee had been working on removing glycol cooler grates. EE noticed no immediate injury, but back pain began to develop 1-2 am that evening. By the next morning the pain had intensified. Employee notified work on the 21st that EE was unable to return to work. Doctors visit revealed strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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