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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220241990005 · 07/08/2024 · White Springs Ag Chems Inc dba Nutrien

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
14
Mine experience
15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Nutrien LTD
Operator
White Springs Ag Chems Inc dba Nutrien
Mine
0800798

Narrative

Field tech knelt down on D6 dozer track looking for coolant leak and felt a pop in EE's (L) knee. EE stood up and had slight discomfort. Tech contacted immediate supervisor to notify them. EE continued to work but discomfort became worse and swelling began. Tech contacted work partners and was advised to ice knee and stay off of it.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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