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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220092950024 · 09/08/2009 · U.S. Silica Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
5
Mine experience
9.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USS Holdings Inc
Operator
U.S. Silica Company, LLC
Mine
4602805

Narrative

Employee was carrying two pry bars and a chain pull up a set of stairs. When he got onto the 2nd floor, his right knee gave out. Employee had strained his knee approx. 4-6 weeks ago on a job. Diagnosed with a torn minicus. Minicus was repaired on 10/16/09. Employee did not miss work, but is on restrictive duty for two weeks.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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