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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220021430037 · 05/21/2002 · Perlite Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Crawling, Kneeling
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
45
Mine experience
27.17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alleghany Corp
Operator
Perlite Inc
Mine
2900248

Narrative

EE WAS KNEELING DOWN TO WIRE TIE THE BOTTOM OF GATES. EE FELT A SLIGHT POP IN RIGHT KNEE. WHEN HE STOOD UP, HE NOTICED HIS KNEE WAS SWELLING.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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