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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220081560031 · 01/25/2008 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
23
Mine experience
17.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
1500087

Narrative

EE twisted L knee as he walked on frozen ground to restroom while doing maintenance in plant area. Initial diagnosis was bruise and strain to knee; full duty, no restrictions. On 5/19 EE complained of occasional soreness and stiffness to knee. Sent to orthopedic surgeon; MRI determined a tear of posterior of medial meniscus. Surgery scheduled fo June 8th to repair.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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