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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220021130054 · 03/16/2002 · Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
2.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
Operator
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
Mine
2800021

Narrative

WHILE THE EMPLOYEE WAS INSPECTING A CONVEYOR SYSTEM, HE SLIPPED ON LOOSE ROCK AT GROUND LEVEL. HE FORCED HIMSELF TO STABILIZE THE FALL BY REACHING OUT TO A GUARD WHICH HAD A PROTRUDING OBJECT STICKING OUT. HE SUSTAINED A LACERATION TO HIS RIGHT HAND RESULTING IN 3 STITCHES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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