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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220251910018 · 07/08/2025 · S-S-S Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
WOOD ITEMS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Gerald W Smith
Operator
S-S-S Inc
Mine
2300192

Narrative

While standing, individual attempted to lift a 4x8' sheet of plywood from chest height to overhead position. Plywood had dirt on it making it heavier than anticipated. Extra exertion caused a pulled muscle under left scapula around to under left pectoral muscle. Co-worker immediately checked individual for any sign of back injury before returning to the office to report incident.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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