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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220091340002 · 05/05/2009 · Tilcon Connecticut Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Pumper
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
16
Mine experience
9.83 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
Tilcon Connecticut Inc.
Mine
0600003

Narrative

Entering tunnel for daily housekeeping and found water running in the tunnel from the evening before. Stepped off stairs and hit a slick spot causing him to slip and twist left knee. Felt injury superficial and gave it some time to heal. On 5/12 pain still persisted. Sought medical care. Left knee sprain. Placed on restricted duty and prescribed PT and prescription.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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