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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220213480008 · 12/06/2021 · Specialty Minerals Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CONTAINERS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
136
Mine experience
0.73 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Minerals Technologies Inc
Operator
Specialty Minerals Inc
Mine
0400219

Narrative

EE reported on 12/6/2021 they felt a sharp pain in their upper back while carrying a bucket of tools up to Pebble Mill #2 blower. On 12/7/2021 EE requested to be evaluated and was diagnosed with a cervical strain; EE was given a prescription and put on modified duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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