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STRIKING OR BUMPING

220112450010 · 03/02/2011 · Intrepid Potash-New Mexico, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
8
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Hugh E Harvey
Operator
Intrepid Potash-New Mexico, LLC
Mine
2900170

Narrative

EE was ascending stairway of crystallizer building & struck the mid rail with right knee. conservative treatment resulted in return to normal duties. subsequent complaints resulted in MRI & surgery on 8/24/11 post surgery restrictions prevented return to scheduled shift on 8/27/11

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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