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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220192680031 · 09/09/2019 · Covia Solutions Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
S C R-Sibelco Nv
Operator
Covia Solutions Inc.
Mine
1101579

Narrative

Employee was replacing a troughing roller on BC54 at the head end of the belt. While turning to pick up a bolt to fasten down the new assembly EE hit knee on the torque arm support for the reducer. This caused EE's knee to flex sideways. EE was experiencing some swelling and soreness. Update: Went to doctor on 9-20-19 and scheduled an MRI for 9-25-19.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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