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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220072400041 · 08/10/2007 · Rogers Group Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
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
26
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rogers Group Inc
Operator
Rogers Group Inc
Mine
1516739

Narrative

EE had begun walking from his company service vehicle on ground level within the secondary plant of the surface portion of the mine when he landed on a 1"" size rock causing his left knee to twist. He experienced discomfort immediately, went to the company doctor and ultimately was diagnosed with torn cartilage in the knee. He is on light duty until completing surgery.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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