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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220002240057 · 08/05/2000 · U S Borax Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.94 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rio Tinto Group
Operator
U S Borax Inc
Mine
0400743

Narrative

THE EE STATES HE WAS CARRYING A BATTERY (45-50 LBS.) AND STUMBLED, LOSING THE GRIP IN HIS RIGHT HAND AND CAUGHT THE FULL WEIGHT WITH HIS LEFT HAND CAUSING A SPRAINED LEFT SHOULDER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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