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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220051920001 · 03/27/2005 · Norlite

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
12.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Tradebe Northeast LLC
Operator
Norlite
Mine
3000292

Narrative

Employee tripped on a printer basket in the kiln control room on the date listed above, resulting in some discomfort to his right knee. The employee did not want any medical attention at the time of the injury. At a later date, the employee filed a workers compensation claim for the injury. Upon further evaluation, the employee was diagnosed with a torn ACL that requires surgery.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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