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220232360016 · 08/16/2023 · Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Bodily reaction, NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BODILY MOTION
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.
Mine
4503480

Narrative

Employee was performing maintenance and kneeled on the ground to perform work. When they stood, they felt a pop in their right knee. Employee had initial pain, but it went away. During the night after the shift, their knee began to hurt. The following day they reported the incident and were sent to the doctor to be checked out.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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