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220251150046 · 04/15/2025 · Appalachian Aggregates, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Bodily reaction, NEC
Occupation
Ball/Rod/Pebble/Hand/Limestone/Dry mill operator, Roller operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BODILY MOTION
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
5
Mine experience
16.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CRH PLC
Operator
Appalachian Aggregates, LLC
Mine
4602794

Narrative

The employee was performing the routine task of welding new wear plates in the feeder bin of the jaw crusher. The employee stepped out of the bin and felt a pop in right knee. After being seen at clinic the employee was referred to get a precautionary MRI, which revealed a torn meniscus requiring surgery to repair.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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