Over-exertion in lifting objects
employee was pulling a clay ball from belt and hurt his back
All MSHA-reportable accidents at Plaza Materials Company operations in 2004. Fatalities appear first.
employee was pulling a clay ball from belt and hurt his back
EMPLOYEE WAS PREPARING TO FILL GAS POWERED PUMP WITH GAS. HE OPENED THE SPOUT ON THE SAFETY-CAN AND GAS SPEWED ONTO THE HOT MOTOR AND CAUGHT FIRE. HE WAS BURNED OVER HIS LEFT ARM AND LEFT EAR LOBE