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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220230520003 · 02/15/2023 · UNACEM North America

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
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.98 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
UNACEM Corp S A A
Operator
UNACEM North America
Mine
0203243

Narrative

During the process of cleaning up after maintenance work on the Crusher, the employee hoisted a tool bucket over EE's shoulder and then attempted to lift the welder, in order to carry everything out of the Crusher area at one time. The employee felt the pain immediately in their ribcage area.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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