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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220232000010 · 04/03/2023 · ARKHOLA

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
24.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
ARKHOLA
Mine
0301462

Narrative

On April 3, 2023, employee was on fire-watch for a small brush pile. Employee was stomping out embers and kicking dirt around, when they felt a strain in their right knee. Employee did not request medical attention until two months later (June 5, 2023). No medical treatment was necessary until July 12, 2023 when EE was given a corticosteroid injection & sent to physical therapy.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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