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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220160740012 · 03/04/2016 · George Reed Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Rubbed or abraded
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
Nature of injury
JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
7
Mine experience
9.71 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Reed Family Companies
Operator
George Reed Inc
Mine
0403761

Narrative

During shift miner unknowingly sustained a minor superficial abrasion on EE's right knee. Two hours after shift, EE noticed inflammation, and rapid swelling. At ER EE was diagnosed with prepatellar bursitis, given antibiotics, and released. After 48 hours swelling continued. EE was admitted to hospital for drainage of knee, IV antibiotics, and observation.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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