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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220191290011 · 05/01/2019 · Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc.
Mine
1500051

Narrative

Injured was replacing a bushing on a Symons 4.25 crusher. As they descended the fixed caged ladder and stepped to the ground they landed awkwardly and suffered back pain. EE sought medical treatment,was diagnosed as lumbar strain. Given pain medication and muscle relaxers and instructed to rest for 2 days. EE's total time working at this quarry was one day.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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