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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220191630035 · 02/26/2019 · National Cement Co. of AL., Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
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,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
33
Mine experience
14.1 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While repairing the limestone weighbelt, employee pulled/lifted parts, causing a stinging sensation in upper back. Employee worked without restrictions until physician diagnosed as bulging discs on 6/6/19, and prescribed limitations and epidural block.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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