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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220212070002 · 07/14/2021 · Cemex de Puerto Rico

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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
CONTAINERS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
2
Mine experience
0.06 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
Cemex de Puerto Rico
Mine
5400001

Narrative

Miner was allegedly filling a bucket and then emptying it on a locked out conveyor belt. After approx. 18 times their wrist bent backwards when raising the bucket. Miner had pain and limited range of motion. Miner was taken to ER where X rays were performed and found no fractures. Miner was discharged and given pain medication.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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