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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220161200003 · 01/03/2016 · Lehigh Southwest Cement Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
Nature of injury
UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
238
Mine experience
7 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Lehigh Southwest Cement Company
Mine
0400034

Narrative

EE states that on an unknown day in January 2016, EE pulling on a tire that was ""laced"" with other tires. EE described a pop of crack sound coming from lower back, and subsequent back pain that extends down EE's left leg. A doctor has excused EE from work until 6/2/16. EE reported the injury on 4/26/16.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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