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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220161790005 · 06/21/2016 · Quikrete Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.37 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cementos Argos S A
Operator
Quikrete Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
3800305

Narrative

Employee had been lifting heavy items including conveyor screw and chain fall. Items felt heavy but did not have any pain on 6/21. Went home and woke up 6/22 with tingling in the left arm and leg along with pain in upper and lower back. Called HealthBridge and went to the doctor. Doctor gave employee medication, requested additional testing and was put on restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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