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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220060680032 · 01/19/2006 · Laurel Aggregates Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
8
Mine experience
2.71 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James L Laurita Jr
Operator
Laurel Aggregates Inc
Mine
3608891

Narrative

Standing in mud, using a wash out hose. EE went to move his feet - upper body moved, but right lower leg & foot did not, causing a ""popping"" in knee. EE did not report this until supervisor noticed him limping 4 days later. EE did not get med. attn. until 3 days following acc. EE has been working during physician's eval. - finally decided surgery required to replace meniscus.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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