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Mine accident

220040570046 · 02/11/2004 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
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Accident type
No Value Found
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Days lost
0
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Operator

Controller (parent)
Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
0100050

Narrative

THREE EMPLOYEES WERE CHANGING LOWER CHECK PLATES ON JAW CRUSHER. ONE WAS USING A PRY BAR TO LINE UP HOLES FOR BOLTS. THE BAR SLIPPED & HIS LEFT KNEE POPPED. PRY BAR DID NOT HIT KNEE. EMPLOYEE TOOK IT EASY OVER THE WEEKEND, BUT ON MONDAY HIS KNEE STARTED SWELLING. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE DOCTOR. AN MRI CONFIRMED TORN MEDIAL MENISCUS AND OUTPATIENT SURGERY SCHEDULED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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