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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220210910006 · 03/18/2021 · United States Gypsum Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
316
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USG Corporation
Operator
United States Gypsum Company
Mine
0400915

Narrative

Employee alleges they injured back moving wire feeder on 3/18. Employee reported on 3/19 at lunch to a sup. that their back was sore but didn't know what happened and treated with own doctor for 10 days. On 3/29/21 employee then said issue was work related.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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