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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220230310027 · 01/23/2023 · Huber Carbonates LLC.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Miner, NEC
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was bent over at face to clean out drill cuttings from drill hole using a clan out rod. Tool weight is approximately 5 lbs. Employee felt a pull in their lower back. Improper ergonomics.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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