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220131220011 · 04/27/2013 · Ameron Hawaii

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Bodily reaction, NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BODILY MOTION
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
15
Mine experience
25.17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
National Oilwell Varco Inc
Operator
Ameron Hawaii
Mine
5100019

Narrative

Employee was walking around the shop truck in the shop, when his right knee buckled. Employee managed to catch himself and did not fall to the ground. The cause of knee buckling could not be established, employees knee was not struck by or against anything, nor did he step on anything or walk on uneven ground. Incident occurred 15 minutes into the start of the shift.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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