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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220160390027 · 01/27/2016 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
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
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
530
Mine experience
38.48 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
1100225

Narrative

On 1/27 an employee was closing the gate on a hopper when a piece of frozen material fell on the inside of the tank and jammed the door open. The piece of material prevented the wheel from turning freely causing the employee to twist shoulder. This resulted in a sprained shoulder.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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