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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220203090017 · 10/29/2020 · 3M Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
Days lost
34
Mine experience
9.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
Operator
3M Company
Mine
0400191

Narrative

Material Handler lifted horizontal switch to move railcars. Due to the awkward body position and effort required to flip the switch employee felt a pain/strain in lower abdomen.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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