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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220152600007 · 09/08/2015 · Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
16.48 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc
Mine
0900030

Narrative

Employee was walking on level ground carrying tools back to the maintenance shop when he felt a pop in his right knee and it became painful to bend the knee. Employee was diagnosed with sprain of medial meniscus.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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