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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220200030008 · 05/08/2019 · Ash Grove Cement Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Dry screening plant operator, Screen house operator
Activity
Handling coal, Rock, Ore
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
Mine experience
34 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
Ash Grove Cement Company
Mine
1400034

Narrative

EE attempted to move a bolder that had rolled into path of loading haul trucks. EE felt a pop and a burning sensation in left bicep as they pushed the rock. EE was able to operate the loader and continue work without restrictions. A burning sensation continued and surgery was required. EE was not able to return to work as of Jan 2 2020.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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