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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220161680059 · 06/07/2016 · Greer Limestone Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
10
Mine experience
3.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Greer Industries Inc
Operator
Greer Limestone Company
Mine
4600016

Narrative

The employee walked around the rear of welding truck where EE slipped on loose gravel and fell to the ground. EE felt a ""pop"" and sharp pain in left knee. EE got back up under own power and was taken back to the employee clockhouse. First aid was administered at the time and the employee was taken to the hospital by a family member for further examination.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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