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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

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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