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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220001470051 · 03/11/2000 · Wayne Processing Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
Activity
Handling timber
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
24
Mine experience
2.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rex Fought
Operator
Wayne Processing Inc
Mine
4608622

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING 6 FT TIMBERS FROM A FLATCAR IN THE TRACK ENTRY ON D-5 PANEL. AS HE STARTED TO TURN TO HIS LEFT TO THROW THE TIMBER DOWN HIS RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED ON THE WET BOTTOM AND HE F ELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS RIGHT KNEE. HE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A TORN MENISCUS CARTILAGE IN HIS RT KNEE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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