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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220050400016 · 07/23/2004 · —

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Operator
Mine
4103660

Narrative

Employee was washing down shop floor when he backed over an antifreeze vat and fell landing on his right hip. Employee did not wish to see a doctor until Januray 17, 2005. Doctor diagnosed lower back strain and prescribed ibuprofen and biofreeeze rub. No restrictive duty was issued. On a follow-up visit the employee was prescribed physical therapy starting on 2/8/05.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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