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220251270043 · 04/04/2025 · VCNA Prairie LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Bodily reaction, NEC
Occupation
Miner, Prospector, NEC
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BODILY MOTION
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
VOTORANTIM CIMENTOS
Operator
VCNA Prairie LLC
Mine
1102986

Narrative

While performing a belt change, the employee crouched down to retrieve tools. As they attempted to stand, they applied pressure to their left knee, which resulted in a sharp pain. 5/2/2025 upgraded to Medical Aid. Grade 2 Sprain, requiring Physical Therapy

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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