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HANDLING OF MATERIALS
220021330065 · 05/03/2002 · U.S. Silica Company, LLC
Details
Degree of injury DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity Mill equipment
Injury source BAGS
Nature of injury SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost —
Mine experience 14.11 years
Operator
Controller (parent) USS Holdings Inc
Operator U.S. Silica Company, LLC
Mine 2300544
Narrative DURING THE NORMAL COURSE OF FILLING AND PALLETIZING FIFTY POUND BAGS, EE SQUATTED DOWN TO REMOVE A BAG FROM THE BAGGING MACHINE AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS LEFT KNEE. AFTER VISITING THE DR, WE FOUN D OUT THE KNEE WAS SPRAINED.
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