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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220171650007 · 05/22/2017 · Norlite

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Hand load, Hand shoveling
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
10
Mine experience
10.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Tradebe Northeast LLC
Operator
Norlite
Mine
3000292

Narrative

Employee was shoveling material in the Finish Plant for approximately an hour when the left wrist became aggravated with a tingling sensation and numbness. This incident was managed as a first aid initially, 5/22/17, with little improvement. The employee has been approved for physical therapy 06/13/2017 and has work restrictions due to the left wrist.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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