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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220161580016 · 06/02/2016 · Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand load, Hand shoveling
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.58 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc
Mine
0900047

Narrative

EE was shoveling upstairs in Plant 4 & felt a burning sensation in right shoulder. Requested to have a medical evaluation. Employee was taken to the ER, received X-rays, a prescription for an anti-inflammatory, and was medically cleared to return to work on EE's next scheduled shift with no restrictions. *EE received 2 days restricted duty on follow up visit.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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