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STRIKING OR BUMPING

220153140029 · 10/25/2015 · Essroc Cement Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
3
Mine experience
31.46 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was walking beside a railing, looking up when he struck his knee on the mid rail. Did not think it was significant and continued to work. Reported the incident the next day and was sent to Dr. for medical evaluation- placed on restricted duty. Worked 2 days & knee retained fluid, causing employee to miss 3 days work. Employee back to work under restrictions- doing well now

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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