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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220232020008 · 07/06/2023 · Energy Fuels Resources (USA) Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Energy Fuels Inc
Operator
Energy Fuels Resources (USA) Inc.
Mine
4201429

Narrative

Employee installed Leach Tank #3 lid section to fit into place. The lid was stuck causing employee to push lid with right leg causing overexertion of their knee. Employee did not notice any pain at that point in time. They reported the incident on 7-10-2023. Doctor recommended Physical therapy on 07/18/2023 to have done. Physical therapy will start on 7-21-2023 @ 4:00 PM.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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