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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220162210028 · 07/28/2016 · Tilden Mining Company L C

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
U.S. Steel Canada; Cliffs Natural Resources Inc
Operator
Tilden Mining Company L C
Mine
2000422

Narrative

Employee experienced knee strain sustained when stepping on rock while working inside L10 Primary Mill performing mill lining work. Evaluated by nurse practitioner and returned to full duty. Put on restricted duty 8-5-16.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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