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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220002840173 · 10/02/2000 · Martin Marietta Aggregates

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Martin Marietta Materials Inc
Operator
Martin Marietta Aggregates
Mine
3100057

Narrative

EE WAS FABRICATING A STRUCTURE WITH DESCENDING CATWALK. WHILE STEPPING OFF CATWALK TO CONCRETE FLOOR, HE STEPPED ON A PIECE OF ANGLE IRON ON FLOOR, TURNING LEFT ANKLE. MEDICAL CARE DIAGNOSIS W AS STRAINED LIGAMENTS SURROUNDING ANKLE AREA. PRESCRIBED ORAL MEDICATION FOR PAIN AND INSTALLED SPLINT FOR 2 WEEKS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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