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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220232850015 · 07/02/2023 · MLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
147
Mine experience
33.13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
HBM Holdings Company
Operator
MLC
Mine
2300542

Narrative

Employee was putting a plate back on a hot box after cleaning the hot box and stepped on a rock and twisted knee. Following an MRI, it was determined that the employee suffered a meniscus tear that will be treated with surgery. Employer was unable to accommodate the restrictions dated 10/02/2023.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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