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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220040980043 · 04/09/2003 · Texas Mining LP

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
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
5
Mine experience
25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Oglebay Norton Company
Operator
Texas Mining LP
Mine
4101003

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A FIVE GALLON WATER BOTTLE TO THE WET PLANT CONTROL ROOM WHEN HE STEPPED ON A 3"" DIAMETER WATER HOSE THAT WAS BEING USED TO CLEAR MATERIAL BUILD-UP OFF SCREENS. HE TURNED HIS ANKLE CAUSING A SPRAIN.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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