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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220131970018 · 07/10/2013 · S-S-S Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
3
Mine experience
6.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Gerald W Smith
Operator
S-S-S Inc
Mine
2300192

Narrative

6'1"", 430lb employee was performing morning mobile equipment servicing duties. He was dismounting passenger-side ladder of 988 endloader. As he applied his weight to the last rung, the ladder gave way. He did not fall. He was able to maintain 3 pt contact w/left leg extended. Emp. claimed he heard a ""pop"" in his left knee. Medical exam determined sprain/tissue injury to left knee.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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