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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220062400009 · 08/18/2006 · Lehigh Cement Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.88 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Lehigh Cement Company
Mine
1800341

Narrative

The employee was walking down steps along side the shipping silos, when he hit some built-up material on one of the steps and turned his right ankle. The employee thought his ankle would be okay, but as the day progressed, it swelled up considerably. As a result, the employee started experiencing discomfort and asked to receive medical treatment.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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