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MACHINERY

220041800060 · 05/15/2004 · RNS Services Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Power shovel, Dragline
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
17
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robindale Energy Services Inc
Operator
RNS Services Inc
Mine
3607266

Narrative

From inside cab of 234C Cat excavator, employee stood up and twisted his body to the left to close the door. While twisting he heard a pop sound from his right knee.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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