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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220140660001 · 03/03/2014 · Colorado Materials Ltd

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD 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
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
102
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
John R Weisman
Operator
Colorado Materials Ltd
Mine
4103430

Narrative

Employee slipped on last rung of the step ladder he was using to fuel a scraper. His foot landed on the fuel hose laying on the ground next to the scraper causing him to twist his right knee damaging the ligaments.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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