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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220252510020 · 05/28/2025 · U.S. Silica Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by rolling or sliding object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
2
Mine experience
19.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USS Holdings Inc
Operator
U.S. Silica Company, LLC
Mine
3400836

Narrative

The employee's leg was struck by a shifting slurry hose while disconnecting a coupling. They went to a doctor and was diagnosed with a tear in their ACL. The injured employee had surgery on 9/4/25 which made this injury reportable.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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