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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220050660081 · 02/21/2005 · BASF Catalysts LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
46
Mine experience
22.92 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Engelhard Corp
Operator
BASF Catalysts LLC
Mine
2200460

Narrative

Employee was leaving work area to go to break room. As he took 3 steps after leaving work platform, his feet slipped out from under him. This caused him to fall to floor & after landing on his right elbow, he injured right shoulder. Floor was somewhat slick due to rain & high humidity conditions. He suffered torn ligaments, tendons to right shoulder (torn rotator cuff).

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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