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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220231530006 · 05/11/2023 · Simplot Phosphates LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Ball/Rod/Pebble/Hand/Limestone/Dry mill operator, Roller operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
38
Mine experience
11.65 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Scott Simplot
Operator
Simplot Phosphates LLC
Mine
4200998

Narrative

Employee was lifting rubber mill liner segments off forklift & placing on liner machine to install inside the mill. Employee felt EE's forearm pop. Employee notified supervisor & was taken to ER. Employee was released to return to work w/further exams scheduled later. MRI results showed torn bicep requiring surgery. Employee missed first scheduled shift on 6/1/23

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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