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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220052450006 · 08/10/2005 · Mosaic Phosphates Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
MACHINE-MILL,CLEANING PLT
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
215
Mine experience
0.71 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mosaic Company
Operator
Mosaic Phosphates Company
Mine
0801004

Narrative

EE was climbing down into the hole of the revolving frame without the use of a ladder to weld a seam. When he got to the bottom, his (L) knee gave out on him. Reportable as of 8/25/05. EE did not seek medical treatment until 8/25/05 (1st visit to doctor): severe knee strain requiring the use of an immobilizer, crutches and sedentary work only.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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