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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220160880022 · 03/16/2016 · CEMEX Construction Materials Pacific, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
STEPS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
6
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
CEMEX Construction Materials Pacific, LLC
Mine
0405701

Narrative

Employee injured left calf muscle while performing routine duties. While holding grease-gun in EE's right hand, EE proceeded to step onto the lower step of the inspection platform. As EE mounted the step, while pushing up with left leg EE felt a pop and immediately experienced a burning sensation in left calf muscle.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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