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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220260130021 · 12/31/2025 · White River Materials 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
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Atlas Asphalt Corp
Operator
White River Materials Inc
Mine
0300610

Narrative

Employees were changing plant screens. While carrying the screens up the stairs employee strained their back. There were 3 employees carrying the screen. One on either side and employee was supporting the middle section. The employee at the front of the screen lost grip causing the screen to slip. Employee attempted to catch the slack and tweaked lower back in the process.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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