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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220192940025 · 08/27/2019 · Imerys Talc America Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
40 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Talc America Inc
Mine
4300150

Narrative

Operator was trying to align a chute and sliding collar in place, pushed too forcefully, and felt a pain in right arm/elbow. Iced and cared for. Did not fully improve over the course of a month. Results now show partially torn biceps muscle.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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