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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220073330030 · 11/09/2007 · J R Simplot Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
10
Mine experience
21.37 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Scott Simplot
Operator
J R Simplot Company
Mine
1001590

Narrative

Employee was running a loader, employee stepped off on to a small rock. He got back on the loader for 30 minutes. Later he complained of knee pain. He was taken to the doctor. Doctor found no damage but there was arthritis and bone spurs. Employee has a history of previous work and non-work related knee injuries. Workers compensation is investigating this incident.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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