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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220193180012 · 11/12/2019 · Imerys Talc America Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.31 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was hanging a bulk bag and missed the hook, causing right hand to make contact with the steel bracket. Currently a strain/sprain requiring immobilization.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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