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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220261960016 · 07/10/2026 · 3M Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Utility man, Shift tech, Service/Dump truck operator
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
—
Mine experience
1.85 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
Operator
3M Company
Mine
0300426

Narrative

Employee reported on Monday, 7/13/26, that on Friday, 7/10/26, they believe they injured their back while opening and closing rail car hatches and assisting with troubleshooting a clogged chute. The employee was advised to seek additional medical attention and subsequently went to clinic, where they received an injection and were placed on work restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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