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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220163480033 · 12/11/2016 · MLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Spot rail cars, Trip riding
Injury source
MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
50
Mine experience
35 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Margaret J Heckman
Operator
MLC
Mine
2300542

Narrative

Employee stated while throwing a rail switch EE felt a ""pop"" in left knee. The employee was sent to a doctor, then a specialist and is scheduled for surgery.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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