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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220090160019 · 01/12/2009 · Chevron Mining Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Chevron Corporation
Operator
Chevron Mining Inc
Mine
2901267

Narrative

Electrician stepped on a rock while hanging electrical cable on the back of the south boundary drift in order to supply power to the new mainenance shop. Employee did not believe the injury to be too severe and continued to complete the task. The ankle became more swollen overnight and the pain persisted, causing the employee to request medical attention the following day.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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