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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220111180017 · 04/19/2011 · United States Gypsum Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Rubbed or abraded
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Crawling, Kneeling
Injury source
PASS CARS,PICKUP TRUCKS
Nature of injury
JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USG Corporation
Operator
United States Gypsum Company
Mine
4100847

Narrative

Quarry maintenance mechanic was working on the fuel injector pump on a 35-ton water truck. The mechanic was required to kneel inside the engine compartment to access the area where repairs were required. The mechanic arose from the kneeling position and experienced pain and inflammation to the right knee.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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