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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220162370021 · 08/05/2016 · Magnesita Refractories Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
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
BAGS
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
12
Mine experience
18.63 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Magnesita Refratarios SA
Operator
Magnesita Refractories Company
Mine
3600009

Narrative

Employee was unloading 80lb bags of concrete out of the back of pick-up truck onto hand cart and felt a pull/strain in right side groin area. This was initially reported as a first aid. This did not become a medical case until 08/17/2016.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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