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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220191720007 · 04/07/2019 · BYK USA LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
32
Mine experience
32.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Altana Group (Germany)
Operator
BYK USA LLC
Mine
4100298

Narrative

Mechanic exited EE's job cart and sprained EE's left ankle when stepping onto uneven surface. Employee released to full duties, but continued to experience symptoms. No other accidents after to aggravate the original sprain. Physician eventually requested an MRI and found some calcium deposits in ankle. Surgery was performed on 06/17/2019 to remove the deposits.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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