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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220092090012 · 07/16/2009 · BASF Catalysts LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall down stairs
Occupation
Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
BASF SE
Operator
BASF Catalysts LLC
Mine
0200103

Narrative

Employee was descending stairway carrying 4 empty 5 gal water bottles. He was not using the handrails provided. He missed the last step and fell forward onto both knees. He was eventually diagnosed having a ""patellar dislocation quad tendon rupture"" requiring surgery. Diagnosis did not occur until July 24, 2009. Surgery scheduled for July 28, 2009.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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