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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220042720002 · 07/29/2004 · Prospect Aggregates Inc

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
Crawling, Kneeling
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
16
Mine experience
10.35 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Donald C Emich
Operator
Prospect Aggregates Inc
Mine
3600074

Narrative

Employee was kneeling on stones cleaning around a conveyor, when a stone punctured skin on his right knee. Employee did not want to seek medical treatment at this time. About a week later employees right leg was badly swollen. He went to the doctor and was told he has cellulitis in his right leg due to an infected puncture wound on his right knee.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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