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220253170608 · 10/23/2025 · Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Bodily reaction, NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BODILY MOTION
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.
Mine
4503480

Narrative

Injured person was working on the hydraulic system of a D8 Bulldozer in the morning. Had to access the system below the floorboards of the equipment, and was working in an awkward position. Later in the day, they experienced pain in side/stomach and left work to seek medical care. At the hospital the employee was evaluated for back pain and prescribed hydrocodone.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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