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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220211320012 · 04/26/2021 · Trapper Mining Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
57
Mine experience
24.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company; Platte River Power Authority; Salt
Operator
Trapper Mining Inc
Mine
0502838

Narrative

Employee reported while climbing on a dozer, employee experienced pain in knee. MRI revealed medial extrusion of the body of the medial meniscus and a tear of the root of the medial meniscus. These conditions are associated with osteoarthritis and degenerative changes.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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