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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220232440002 · 08/30/2023 · Knife River - South Dakota

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
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Knife River Corporation
Operator
Knife River - South Dakota
Mine
3900008

Narrative

EE was lifting a return roller and handing it to a co-worker when EE twisted at the waist and strained back. (Lifting a Return Roller). Update: EE resigned, was not terminated by Knife River South Dakota.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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