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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220131300034 · 03/21/2013 · Climax Molybdenum Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Move power cable
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
36
Mine experience
37.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Climax Molybdenum Company
Mine
0500790

Narrative

On 3/21/13 the EE was physically pulling electrical cable and felt pain in his knee. He was transported to the medical clinic for evaluation. The EE was able to continue working at his regular duties. The EE saw the Dr again on 5/9/13 & an MRI was taken. It indicated a medial meniscus tear. This tear will require surgery to repair. (Turning this 1st aid into a lost time injury).

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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