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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220122120056 · 07/17/2012 · Imerys Talc Incorporated

Details

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

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Talc Incorporated
Mine
2400163

Narrative

Employee was performing weed spraying on a slight grade, felt minor stinging sensation in left knee. Later in the shift while entering a pick-up truck the employee reports a pop in the back of his left knee. The employee worked until he was seen by a physician on 7/26 and diagnosed with a torn ACL. Employee was issued work restrictions and will likely require surgery.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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