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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220231600015 · 05/13/2023 · Central Plains Cement Co.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
FIXED LADDERS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
60
Mine experience
17.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Eagle Materials Inc
Operator
Central Plains Cement Co.
Mine
3400026

Narrative

Employee stated that they injured their right elbow while reaching to mount a ladder. Employee was taken to the clinic for evaluation and returned to work. Upon a follow-up appointment, employee was referred for an MRI. On 5/31/2023, MRI results indicated a torn triceps tendon at right elbow. Employee was referred for surgery, has not yet been scheduled.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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