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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220090280026 · 01/08/2009 · Western Sand & Gravel Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Barge/Boat/Dredge/Towbarge/Towboat/Leach operator, Riverman, Deck hand
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
5
Mine experience
2.75 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Nebco Inc
Operator
Western Sand & Gravel Company
Mine
2500983

Narrative

Employee was stepping down on the bank next to the dredge when his knee gave out. The employee and foreman did not report the incident until 1/26/09. The employee went to the doctor on 1/26/09 where it was diagnosed as a sprain. The employee returned to work on the same day and did not miss work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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