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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220262680006 · 07/21/2026 · Materion Natural Resources

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BARRELS,KEGS,DRUMS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Materion Corporation
Operator
Materion Natural Resources
Mine
4200706

Narrative

Employee was moving product drums using a forklift. A drum fell off of the pallet. Employee attempted to lift the drum back onto the pallet when EE strained EE's back. Original injury date was 7/21/26. Employee self-treated with Ibuprofen and Tylenol before seeking Doctor appointment. A steroid was prescribed and was reported to the company on September 15th, 2026.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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