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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220072740013 · 09/18/2007 · Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC

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
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Tennessee Zinc Company LLC
Operator
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC
Mine
4000170

Narrative

Employee stepped on a 4"" stone that rolled under his right foot. The action caused his right knee to twist resulting in injury. Employee is in therapy and light restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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