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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220163480035 · 12/07/2016 · Huber Carbonates, 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
BAGS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
J M Huber Corp
Operator
Huber Carbonates, LLC
Mine
1102627

Narrative

The employee was trying to remove a 8' dust collector bag that was full of material. While trying to remove the dust collector bag, EE tried to open the top door on the dust collector with a clamp left on. At this point, the employee felt a pull in lower back. The employee was taken to a doctor, and was diagnosed with a muscle strain.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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