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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220021190174 · 12/09/2001 · Molycorp Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
Nature of injury
JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
22
Mine experience
13.96 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Unocal Corp
Operator
Molycorp Inc
Mine
0402542

Narrative

ON 12/13/01 A MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE CLAIMED THAT ON 12/9/01 HE WAS PLACING HIS TOOLS IN HIS LOCKER AT THE END OF SHIFT WHEN HE FELT HIS KNEE POP. THREE DAYS LATER WHILE ON VACATION THE EMPLOYEE REPORTED THAT HIS KNEE BEGAN TO BOTHER HIM SO HE SAW HIS PERSONAL PHYSICIAN FOR EXAMINATION AND WAS RELEASED TO FULL DUTY. LATER THE EMPLOYEE WAS REFERRED TO AN ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALIST WHO PRES

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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