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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220251060022 · 04/04/2025 · Wedron Silica LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BAGS
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
211
Mine experience
12.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Iron Oak Energy Solutions LLC
Operator
Wedron Silica LLC
Mine
1101578

Narrative

Sandbagger was assisting with loading bags, and a bag fell off a pallet on the conveyor rollers. Employee made sure the conveyor was shut off and then stepped on the roller to adjust the bag. As the employee was lifting the bag back onto the pallet, they felt discomfort in their right groin.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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