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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220230520018 · 02/08/2023 · CalPortland

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Miner, Prospector, NEC
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
7.33 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Taiheiyo Cement Corp
Operator
CalPortland
Mine
0400011

Narrative

Employee was cleaning the hydrated lime system. They pulled the rubber hose connected to the inductor, and the fitting broke off. The employee fell backward and hurt their lower back. The incident occurred on February 8, 2023; the employee refused medical treatment. Employee decided they wanted to see a physician on February 13, 2023, where modified duties were placed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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