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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220111040011 · 03/17/2011 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Mechanic helper
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CHAIN HOIST, CHAIN BLOCK
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
5
Mine experience
7.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
3401289

Narrative

Employee was carrying a 5 ton chain hoist (approximately 50 pounds)downstairs. He was not using the handrail and was stepping in a sideways motion to ""baby"" his left knee that was injured previously. Initial doctor visit and x -ray on 3/17/11. Follow up and referral to second doctor on 3/28/11. MRI results on 4/12/11 of a tear in the acl.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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