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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220171950020 · 07/12/2017 · Huber Carbonates, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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
Walking, Running
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
5
Mine experience
1.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
J M Huber Corp
Operator
Huber Carbonates, LLC
Mine
1102627

Narrative

The employee was walking outside of the mill 18 area by the tramway of the ball mills/NTR area. There was a defined clean walkway, but it appears that the employee walked through a buildup of material that was not on the walkway. Twisted right knee.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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