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220112070043 · 06/06/2011 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Crane operator, Mobile equipment operator (MEO), Dragline operator, Dropball operator, Rigger
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
KILN PROD,INC BLDUP,REMOV
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
LOWER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
27
Mine experience
10.12 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was cleaning out a mud ring from the #3 kiln. A section broke free forcing him into a crouching position, injuring his right knee and ankle. 1st visit to E.R. showed nothing. No signs of improvement at follow up visit. 3rd visit showed a little improvement, referred to a specialist. Physical therapy and restricted duty have been prescribed as of 7/13/2011.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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