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HANDLING OF MATERIALS
220243170009 · 05/04/2024 · U. S. Silica Company
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type Over-exertion NEC
Occupation Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity Getting on or off equipment
Injury source SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost 284
Mine experience 13.17 years
Operator
Controller (parent) USS Holdings Inc
Operator U. S. Silica Company
Mine 1101013
Narrative Employee was descending the ladder of a road grader and felt discomfort in EE's right knee. EE was later diagnosed with a meniscus tear and underwent surgery on 11/7/24 making it a reportable incident.
Source
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