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DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)

220262020016 · 07/15/2026 · Knife River - South Dakota

Details

Degree of injury
OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
Classification
DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Accident type
Contact with heat
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
HEAT (ATMOS + ENVIRON)
Nature of injury
HEATSTROK,SUNSTR,HT EXHAU
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
2
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Knife River Corporation
Operator
Knife River - South Dakota
Mine
3901478

Narrative

Employee setting concrete forms reported feeling ill after lunch. Supervisor suspected heat-related symptoms, placed employee in vehicle with cool air, provided water and electrolytes, and observed EE for the remainder of the shift. Symptoms returned that evening; employee went to the ER, was diagnosed with dehydration, and received treatment and observation.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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