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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220242830029 · 10/02/2024 · Appomattox Lime Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Chute, Pull or free
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
29
Mine experience
1.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rockydale Quarries Corporation
Operator
Appomattox Lime Company
Mine
4402973

Narrative

Employee was attempting to unplug a dust bin chute when the material shifted causing pain in EE's lower right back. The incident did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skill, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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