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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220242990002 · 08/01/2024 · U.S. Silica Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
STAIRS,STEPS-OUTSIDE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
9
Mine experience
35.85 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USS Holdings Inc
Operator
U.S. Silica Company, LLC
Mine
3400377

Narrative

The employee felt discomfort in EE's knee while descending a stairway. After following first-aid measures, the knee didn't improve. EE went to a doctor and was diagnosed with a tear in EE's meniscus. The injured employee had surgery on 10/17/24, making this injury reportable.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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