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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220213130013 · 10/29/2021 · Oil-Dri Georgia LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Oil Dri Corporation Of America
Operator
Oil-Dri Georgia LLC
Mine
0900114

Narrative

7am n 11am on 10 29 21 EE W was working with EE J performing maint. on an excavator bucket, pin wgt 80# EE W decided to lift the pin n not use equipment provided. Witness warned EE of weight but decided to lift anyway, while lifting EE twisted, heard a pop. EE kept working then later reported to lead. EE taken to med facility, lumbar strain, given medication and work restriction

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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