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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220102560027 · 09/02/2010 · Iluka Resources Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Iluka Resources Ltd
Operator
Iluka Resources Inc.
Mine
0800477

Narrative

Ind. walked up sandy slope and fell in loose sand spraining left knee and dislocating left patella. Traveled to medical clinic - x-rays were neg. Follow-up has included an MRI and Orthopedist visit. Orthopedist indicated that MRI showed bone bruising and torn ligament associated with left patella. Suggested rehabilitation on own and follow-up visit in 2 weeks.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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