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220153550023 · 12/09/2015 · Solvay Chemicals, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Bodily reaction, NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BODILY MOTION
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
19
Mine experience
13.67 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Solvay S A
Operator
Solvay Chemicals, Inc
Mine
4801295

Narrative

An employee was changing a motor on Pump 140A, standing position, loosening the base bolts of the pump, after he finished, he turned away from the pump and felt a pop in his right knee. December 14th, the employee was still experiencing pain, at which time an MRI is prescribed, MRI on 15th and on 16th the MRI results indicate a partial tear of the MCL.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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