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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220003550003 · 09/28/2000 · FMC Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
56
Mine experience
13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
FMC Corp
Operator
FMC Corp
Mine
4800152

Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS INVOLVED IN RECOVERING OLD BEARINGS IN THE 2 WEST AREA AT 25XC. HE SQUATTED DOWN TO PICK UP THE BEARINGS, FELT A PAIN IN HIS LEFT KNEE.HE STOOD UP AND CLEANED THE AREA UNDER H IS KNEE, SQUATTED DOWN AGAIN, THIS TIME FEELING A SHARPER PAIN IN HIS KNEE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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