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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220121730023 · 06/07/2012 · Western Slope Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
2
Mine experience
6.29 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
William M Roberts; Travis J Stewart
Operator
Western Slope Materials, LLC
Mine
0504631

Narrative

Employee slipped in mud twisting his left knee while installing a 10"" drain line. Knee became swollen and was diagnosed as a ruptured bursa sack. Doctor drained knee and put him on anti-inflammatory meds. He returned to work after 2 work days off and a weekend with no restrictions or permanent damage.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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