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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220152780029 · 08/29/2015 · Mag Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Plumber, Pipefitter, Millwright
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
LADDERS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
12
Mine experience
0.96 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alan Fritz; Larry Lehtinen
Operator
Mag Mining LLC
Mine
2103817

Narrative

Employee was working in the primary building on primary screen #2 taking off spray bars. While stepping down off the ladder he twisted his knee and it was ""a little sore."" He was offered rest and an ice pack or medical care and he declined stating it was ""no big deal."" The employee notified management on 9/29/15 that he had a mildly torn meniscus and may require surgery.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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