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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220191960040 · 07/09/2019 · Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BAGS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.
Mine
0402848

Narrative

Employee was lifting bags of off spec material into a dumpster and felt a pop in the neck. EE's neck started to get stiff and the pain started to increase. EE contacted the supervisor, went to the clinic, and was diagnosed with a cervical strain. EE was placed on restricted duty for 10 days with a potential to be released to full duty after a follow-up visit.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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