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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220171930006 · 07/03/2017 · Graymont Western US Inc

Details

Degree of injury
ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
STD G RAIL CR,MTR-SURF EQ
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
11.67 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Graymont Ltd
Operator
Graymont Western US Inc
Mine
2401652

Narrative

Employee was climbing onto the track mobile using ladder. As they applied their body weight to the first rung they felt their left knee pop causing pain. They notified supervisor and was immediately taken to the BCHS for medical evaluation. BCHC recommended they see orthopedic Dr. employee commented their knee was sore prior to incident, scheduled to see a doctor on 07/14/2017.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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