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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220170480006 · 02/07/2017 · Almatis Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Tipple/Top lander/Skip dumper operator, Binman, Topman
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
STORAGE TANKS AND BINS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
273
Mine experience
2.35 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
OYAK Group
Operator
Almatis Inc
Mine
0300257

Narrative

Operator was climbing a ladder on the 55 Building Charge Floor Hopper when employee felt a pop in the wrist. Employee stated it did not hurt so they did not report the incident to anyone. Upon going home and waking up the next day there was swelling and pain radiating down the wrist and thumb.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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