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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220013600174 · 08/01/2001 · Cemex Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
227
Mine experience
30.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
Cemex Inc
Mine
3600165

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING FROM #3 SCALE TO THE PACKHOUSE PUMP ROOM WHEN HE STEPPED ON A PIECE OF PIPETHAT WAS PARTIALLY BURIED IN THE GROUND. WHEN HEDID SO, HE TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE AND KNEE. EMPLOYEE MISSED NO WORK UNTIL 12-19-01 WHEN HE WENT OFF FOR CORRECTIVE KNEE SURGERY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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