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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220131920025 · 04/29/2013 · 3M Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
8
Mine experience
21.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
Operator
3M Company
Mine
0300426

Narrative

Employee was walking in the C&S basement and stepped on a piece of angle iron. He twisted his ankle. He was treated by a Dr. and at the end of eight weeks he still reported swelling and pain. He was sent for an MRI which showed the need for additional treatment. He was referred to an Ortho Dr. on July 2nd and restricted at the same time.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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