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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220011620005 · 05/25/2001 · J M Huber Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PALLETS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
—
Mine experience
3.71 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
J M Huber Corp
Operator
J M Huber Corporation
Mine
0900143

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING WOODEN PALLETS FROM A FLATBED TRUCK. HE TRIPPED OVER A PALLET THAT WAS ON THE GROUND AND FELL BACKWARDS, LANDING ON THE PALLET. HIS LEFT WRIST WAS INJURED RESULTING IN S LIGHT SWELLING AND MINOR PAIN. AN ICE PACK WAS APPLIED TO REDUCE THE SWELLING.HE WENT TO ER THAT NIGHT FOR X-RAYS AND A HAIRLINE FRACTURE WAS DIAGNOSED. HIS ARM WAS PLACED IN A SPLINT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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