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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220172430022 · 08/29/2017 · Southwest Rock Products

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
159
Mine experience
0.13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Chris J Reinesch; Steve J Hood
Operator
Southwest Rock Products
Mine
0203359

Narrative

The employee was moving a metal beam from one area to another. There were lifting chains on the ground nearby that the employee didn't see. While carrying the beam, the employee stepped on the chains, the chains and the employees foot slid out from under EE, and EE's knee twisted. Employee referred to doctor for evaluation.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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