Investigation Report
Abdominal Symptoms While Lifting Steel Plate into Scrap Basket
04-19-2007 06:50 00392 GI/37 Required Evacuation - RW/JT (>3 days)
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Musculoskeletal health
- Manual handling
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
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Summary
An investigation records abdominal burning and tightening while an employee and a colleague lifted a steel plate into a scrap metal basket. Persistent symptoms prompted medical evaluation and restricted duty. The report identifies improper lifting procedures and awkward positioning, with physical condition suggested only as a possible factor.
Classifications: Musculoskeletal health; MSDs; musculoskeletal disorders.
Classifications: Manual handling; manual lifting.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.