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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220163470015 · 07/22/2016 · Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
10
Mine experience
2.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Heidelberg Materials AG
Operator
Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC
Mine
1300095

Narrative

Employee was walking in the west end of the tapping tunnel checking the area for flooding. Employee saw a piece of trash when employee bent over to pick it up, right foot went into an unseen hole and twisted right knee. Employee did not need to see the doctor at this time. An MRI on 10/5 revealed meniscus damage. Surgery took place to repair the damage on 12/8/2016.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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