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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220141880057 · 06/06/2014 · Essroc Cement Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
30.37 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Italcementi Spa
Operator
Essroc Cement Corp
Mine
1200066

Narrative

Garage mechanic was working on Cat 988G front end loader, he was using a two-foot step ladder for access. When he stepped down from the ladder, he stepped on a rock and twisted his right knee. He was taken to physician for evaluation, with a follow up after the weekend, after the follow-up visit he was placed on restricted duty-No climbing, squatting or kneeling

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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