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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220120410016 · 02/01/2012 · Lafarge North America

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
11.56 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge North America
Mine
2302171

Narrative

Employee was stepping down off of a piece of equipment and felt a pop in his left knee. Employee stated he did not slip, twist, or trip on anything and maintained three points of contact as he descended the steps. Employee sought treatment at Occupational Health Services in Independence and has been diagnosed with a medial meniscus tear.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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