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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220253170413 · 07/23/2025 · U. S. Silica Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
—
Mine experience
13.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USS Holdings Inc
Operator
U. S. Silica Company
Mine
1101013

Narrative

The employee was working on mineral separators when they stepped on a mesh cleaning ball and twisted their right knee. They did not fall but, felt soreness the next day.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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