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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220262730013 · 09/23/2026 · Lehigh Southwest Cement Co.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
FIXED LADDERS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8.1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Lehigh Southwest Cement Co.
Mine
0404075

Narrative

employee was descending from ladder after seeding bioreactor, and as they reached the bottom of the ladder. left hand was left extended on rung. employee continued descending which overexerted their left arm pulling back muscle.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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