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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220241580005 · 05/28/2024 · Alamo Cement Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
134
Mine experience
22 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Alamo Cement Company
Mine
4103019

Narrative

The metal fork (1 inch X 24 inch) that supports the empty bags on the portland bag applicator was bent in a downward angle approximately 2 inches and as the employee attempted to lift up and straighten the fork the employee felt a pop below right shoulder

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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