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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220002490083 · 07/25/2000 · U.S. Silica Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
38
Mine experience
23.48 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USS Holdings Inc
Operator
U.S. Silica Company, LLC
Mine
4402829

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING THE IMPELLER ON A WARMAN 6X8 PUMP- HE WAS PUSHING AGAINST THE IMPELLER WITH HIS KNEES WHEN THE GRAVEL UNDER HIS FEET GAVE WAY CAUSING HIS RIGHT KNEE TO POP.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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