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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220122980021 · 10/03/2012 · Superior Silica Sands LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Insight Equity
Operator
Superior Silica Sands LLC
Mine
4703671

Narrative

EE was carrying a bucket of nails/bolts that weighed about 35 - 40 pounds. He slung it around his shoulder to carry and while he was walking he stepped on a baseball sized rock which made him lose his balance. He was able to stay on his feet, but in the process twisted his back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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