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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220252240005 · 08/09/2025 · Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company
Mine
3800052

Narrative

The Operator was loading a truck out of 8 silo. EE attempted to hold the hose and ladder simultaneously. Employee shoe slipped and gate sprung back into its original position. This resulted in a strained shoulder. EE was given instruction to take over the counter medication, and not to lift anything over than 10lbs.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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