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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220050460004 · 01/25/2005 · Argos Puerto Rico Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
41
Mine experience
30 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Italcementi Spa
Operator
Argos Puerto Rico Corp
Mine
5400120

Narrative

Employee was walking with some difficulty due to gout pain of right knee. On way to get toolbox, EE slips and fell, and twisted knee. EE continues working regular shifts; on 1/31/05, was sent to get medical attention. EE knee condition was aggravated by the excess tension of the knee when EE tries to avoid the fall.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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