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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220181030014 · 04/02/2018 · Mullite Company Of America

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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Mullite Company Of America
Mine
0900188

Narrative

Employee was assisting with the installation of a tail roller which required lifting and maneuvering the part in a tight small area. At the end of the shift the employee was experiencing some minor discomfort in lower back. As the evening progressed the pain increased. Employee was taken to the doctor and diagnosed with a minor lower back strain.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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