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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220252580023 · 08/29/2025 · Huber Carbonates, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Outside foreman, Leadman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
78
Mine experience
35.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
J M Huber Corp
Operator
Huber Carbonates, LLC
Mine
4100055

Narrative

While conducting an end-of-month inventory of explosives supplies, Miner unlocked the powder magazine in Tunnel 1. Miner opened the door using their left arm to pull the heavy steel door open. As they opened the door they felt a pop, and a sharp pain in their left forearm. MRI results received on 9/9/2025 showing injury was a tear requiring surgery.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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