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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220053140005 · 09/10/2005 · Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
87
Mine experience
28 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company
Mine
4001052

Narrative

Employee stepped on a rock, his right knee gave way. He went to the doctor and was returned to work. His knee was still giving him some trouble. A return visit was set up and a MRI was ran. Surgery was scheduled. He was off work the day of the surgery and was off Monday the 7th. Employee's work status is light duty and a return visit is set up for 11/18/05.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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