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HANDLING OF MATERIALS
220212910004 · 10/12/2021 · Balcones Minerals Corp
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Activity Handling supplies or material
Injury source METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost 3
Mine experience 33 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Gene W Oeding
Operator Balcones Minerals Corp
Mine 4100252
Narrative Was opening the fines trailer to empty by turning a hand crank that pulls a chain to open door. Chain became tight and employee pushed harder on the crank and felt EE's back tighten up.
Source
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