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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220201570007 · 06/03/2020 · Wedron Silica LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Plumber, Pipefitter, Millwright
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
20
Mine experience
3.52 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
S C R-Sibelco Nv
Operator
Wedron Silica LLC
Mine
1101578

Narrative

Employee stepped out of man basket at it's lowest position after completing a decel screen cleaning task. The employee's left knee ""popped"" as they stepped out of the basket. After a period time during shift the employee felt pain and discomfort. The employee was taken to the local hospital, given ten days off and prescribed a knee brace.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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