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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220192480015 · 08/21/2019 · Amrize Cement Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.33 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Amrize Cement Inc
Mine
3400023

Narrative

Employee was moving a 12' jackhammer bar during a downtime. As the employee was moving the bar, the tail end of the bar struck dryer crusher, which caused the employee's left wrist to be bent sideways sharply. Treated with OTC meds until not getting better. Brace and prescription meds given 8/27/2019.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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