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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220260580005 · 02/26/2026 · Magnesita Refractories Company

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
BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
5.1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Magnesita Refratarios SA
Operator
Magnesita Refractories Company
Mine
3600009

Narrative

Employee was moving a box of bolts at the start of EE's shift in the maintenance shop. Box weight approx. 40lbs. Employee was moving from floor to shelf approx. 31"" from the floor. Employee felt sharp pain lower left back area.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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