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220073620008 · 12/10/2007 · Western Mesquite Mines, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Bodily reaction, NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BODILY MOTION
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.35 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Western Goldfields Incorporated
Operator
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc.
Mine
0404614

Narrative

Employee was working in a crouched position while fastening a hydraulic hose. He turned sideways and strained hie right knee. The employee was seen bt a doctor and told to ice the knee at night. On a follow up visit to the doctor on 12/19/07, he was placed on limited duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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