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MACHINERY

220182970048 · 07/13/2018 · National Cement Co. of AL., Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Occupation
Crane operator, Mobile equipment operator (MEO), Dragline operator, Dropball operator, Rigger
Activity
Bulldozer
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
56
Mine experience
16.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vicat S A
Operator
National Cement Co. of AL., Inc.
Mine
0100027

Narrative

Employee had been operating dozer, using ripper on uneven and hard material. Over the course of 2 days, employee began to have discomfort in neck. Physician prescribed no restrictions, until surgery was performed 10/16/18. Expected a few lost workdays before returning on restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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