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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220170730030 · 03/08/2017 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC

Details

Degree of injury
ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
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
3.63 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
1300095

Narrative

Employee was changing spray nozzles in the tower. On the third to last one, EE's back began to spasm. EE then proceeded to a call to the D-13 area. EE's back began to spasm again as EE finished taking the coupling apart and then EE reported it to the supervisor. Employee did not wish to seek medical attention. Employee was evaluated and given prescriptions 3/13/17.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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