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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220230650014 · 02/28/2023 · 3M Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
Operator
3M Company
Mine
0300426

Narrative

EE was training on coloring line #1 as a mixer operator.The EE was maneuvering 50lb chemical bags in position for chemical weigh up per the formulation.The EE was picking up the bags from a chemical pallet that was positioned on the floor and not at waist level. The EE reported lower back pain to OHN.The OHN recommended the employee be seen by the clinic for further evaluation.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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