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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220150610021 · 02/27/2015 · Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
SNOW
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc
Mine
0900047

Narrative

Miner was walking across an area of snow covered natural earth when he states he slipped and twisted his right knee. Miner was taken to County ER where a licensed physician performed physical assessment. No x-rays taken, diagnosis was knee sprain. Leg Splint to immobilize was applied, 800 mg of ibuprofen prescribed, Miner returned to work with restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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