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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220183540004 · 12/17/2018 · Lehigh Anthracite Coal, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
FORKLIFTS,STACKERS,TRCTR
Nature of injury
UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
21
Mine experience
5.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robindale Energy Services Inc
Operator
Lehigh Anthracite Coal, LLC
Mine
3601761

Narrative

While performing maintenance of JCB 940-4 Forklift, employee leaned forward against machine and right knee pressed against metal frame. Knee hyperextended backwards causing pain and soreness to right knee area. Employee was taken to local Urgent Care for observation and diagnosed with pain in knee and possible tendinopathy of patellar tendon.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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