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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220060460025 · 02/08/2006 · Amrize Cement Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Rubbed or abraded
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Crawling, Kneeling
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
LEG, NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
7 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Amrize Cement Inc.
Mine
0500037

Narrative

EE was working to remove small pieces of metal blocking the feed chute & needed to kneel in a tight area several times to work on the blockage. EE was stiff after working and kneeling in the tight area. As the night went on there was an increase in pain & he had difficulty walking. He was taken to the hospital for evaluation. He is restricted sedentary work for 1 week.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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