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220192560017 · 09/12/2019 · United States Gypsum Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Bodily reaction, NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BODILY MOTION
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
623
Mine experience
26 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USG Corporation
Operator
United States Gypsum Company
Mine
0400915

Narrative

EE was walking towards Ag Plant to complete a water filter change. EE wasn't carrying anything and was walking on level ground between the crusher hopper and air compressor around 3:00 pm when EE felt a pop in the right knee. EE proceeded to the Ag Plant water tank to complete the repair. The pain did not go away and EE reported injury to the shift supervisor (3:30 pm).

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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