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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220071980019 · 07/03/2007 · Lafarge North America

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.92 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge North America
Mine
2300158

Narrative

While sweeping the scale, employee stepped on 1/4"" bolt protruding upward on scale. The bolt held skirting in place. Employee rocked backwards, hyperextended, and felt pain in her knee. She stated no sharp pain except when attempting to pivot her movement. Initially first aid, medical case July 6th. Employee on kneeling/squatting restrictions and MRI to be performed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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