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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220200310018 · 07/21/2019 · U.S. Silica Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
STEPS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.44 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USS Holdings Inc
Operator
U.S. Silica Company, LLC
Mine
3400377

Narrative

EE was walking up stairs, inside the Mill Building when EE felt/heard EE's Knee ""pop"". The injury was treated as a first aid. Several months the EE stated that EE's knee was giving EE problems again. EE was examined by a Dr. in October 2019 and sent for an MRI. Surgery was performed on the Knee 1/24/2020 to repair soft tissue damage.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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