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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220243310016 · 11/05/2024 · Miles Sand & Gravel Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BELTS (NOT CONVEYOR)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
45
Mine experience
12.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Walt Miles
Operator
Miles Sand & Gravel Company
Mine
4503423

Narrative

While lifting up on a piece of conveyor belt, miner strained their left arm. It was later determined (11/22) that their left bicep was torn, and they would need surgery to repair it.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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