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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220002840048 · 09/30/2000 · United States Gypsum Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Climb in piled material
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
Mine experience
3.11 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USG Corporation
Operator
United States Gypsum Company
Mine
1300434

Narrative

EMPLOYEE CLIMBED A ROCK PILE TO INSPECT THE ROOF CONDITION. WHILE DESCENDING THE ROCK PILE, THE EMPLOYEE TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE. THE EMPLOYEE WAS TAKEN TO THE DOCTOR ON 10-20-00 AND DIAGNOSED WITH A SPRAIN TO THE RIGHT KNEE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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