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DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)

220152190022 · 07/28/2015 · Consolidation Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
Classification
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Accident type
Rubbed or abraded
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Crawling, Kneeling
Injury source
MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
Nature of injury
JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
Consolidation Coal Company
Mine
4601436

Narrative

Employee was welding on his knees & wearing knee pads just like he does everyday. He stated that no injury occurred but his knee started to swell. Doctor said his knee had inflammation (Bursitis). Cause of this illness is disorder associated with repeated trauma. Did not involve compliance issues, PPE issues, equipment issues, or miner proficiency, etc.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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