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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220161300017 · 04/06/2016 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
33
Mine experience
37.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
1100225

Narrative

On 4/6 an employee working in the welding shop was transporting a piece of angle iron to cutting table. While carrying the piece of iron the employee stated that right knee felt like it buckled and gave away while walking. On 5/4 employee requested to see a doctor and was put on restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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