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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220111750005 · 06/01/2011 · U. S. Silica Company

Details

Degree of injury
ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
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
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
34 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USS Holdings Inc
Operator
U. S. Silica Company
Mine
1101013

Narrative

Employee was carrying heavy tools and a chain hoist. When he stepped up on the pump platform, his left foot hooked the pull-eye. This caused employee to lose balance and twist, driving his left knee into the pump frame. Was driven to the doctor and then came back to work. No kneeling for two weeks. Accident was 6/1/11 but employee did not go to the doctor until 6/3/11.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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