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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220222510011 · 03/02/2022 · Huber Carbonates LLC.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BAGS
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
Days lost
5
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
J M Huber Corp
Operator
Huber Carbonates LLC.
Mine
0901093

Narrative

Employee was stacking a pallet with 50lb bags higher then allowed which caused employee to lift bag overhead. Employee felt a pulling in belly but did not feel pain. Resulted in hernia above the belly button. Not reported to HR or EHS for months. Was not deemed work related until 8/31/22.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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