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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220190520013 · 01/30/2019 · EP Minerals, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
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
GENERATORS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
12
Mine experience
1.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
EP Management Corporation
Operator
EP Minerals, LLC
Mine
2601950

Narrative

Employee lowering landing gear on portable welder trailer. Trailer hooked up to forklift. Putting stabilizer leg of trailer in place, aprox 15 lbs. Pulled pin with dominant left hand, held leg with right hand. Leg slipped out of hand, reached for it awkwardly, hyperextended elbow. Received first aid. Injury reportable on 2-11-19 when employee received work restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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