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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220033320002 · 11/19/2003 · Independent Salt Company

Details

Degree of injury
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Activity
Injury source
Nature of injury
Body part
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
M D Keener
Operator
Independent Salt Company
Mine
1400411

Narrative

EE WAS WAXING A CHUTE BETWEEN THE #12 REVERSIBLE BELT & THE WEST SLINGER. WHEN MOVING TO THE CHUTE HE STEPPED ON A BAG OF SALT. THE BAG OF SALT SHIFTED WHICH CAUSED THE EE TO LOSE HIS BALANCE. THE EE HEARD HIS LEFT ANKLE ""POP"" & HE FELL TO THE FLOOR. THE EE SUSTAINED A SPRAIN TO HIS LT. ANKLE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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