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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220223190005 · 08/01/2022 · American Soda LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
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
40.48 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Solvay S A
Operator
American Soda LLC
Mine
4801295

Narrative

Employee was walking down a flight of stairs on Cooling Tower 3 (CT-3). While descending the stairs, utilizing the handrail, EE stumbled, and caught self in a twisting motion, while applying weight to EE's left leg and knee. An MRI was completed indicating a torn meniscus, a fresh tear, as well as some other historical injuries. Surgery was performed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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