Kneeling, kneeling down-repetitive or prolonged · Bursitis
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Dakota Creek Industries , Dakota Creek pier, ANACORTES, WASHINGTON 98221
on — Bursitis, affecting the knee(s).
Final narrative
An employee was preparing paint in the stern thruster room of a vessel tied up to the pier. He had to kneel and crawl on steel surfaces. He wore knee pads, but not all of the time. His left knee became sore, and he was diagnosed with bursitis with a possible infection.
HospitalizedKnee(s)Bodily motion or position of injured, ill worker
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