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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220260540039 · 02/16/2026 · Omya Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
3.13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Omya Industries Inc
Operator
Omya Inc
Mine
4300351

Narrative

While hosing media into the ditch, the mechanic noticed some plastic that was under the media, covering a portion of the grating. They bent over to pick it up and when they straightened up, lifting the plastic, they felt a shooting pain up right thigh and into the lower back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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