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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220202090014 · 07/16/2020 · Lhoist North America of Texas, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
7
Mine experience
9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Lhoist North America of Texas, LLC
Mine
4100078

Narrative

Miner was walking on the concrete sidewalk and lost their footing as they stepped on a 2"" rock. The employee began to fall and caught themselves on a nearby parked piece of equipment. The employee reported pain in their knee and later sought medical treatment. The employee was placed on restricted work duties.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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