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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220051040008 · 03/11/2005 · Imerys Talc America Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
HGHWY ORE CARIER,LRGE TRK
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
0
Mine experience
27.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rio Tinto Group
Operator
Imerys Talc America Inc
Mine
4300150

Narrative

Employee slipped and fell while decending haul truck access ladder. Striking left elbow on step. On 4/4/05, employee was seen by a physician and returned to work with restrictions - no use of left arm. On 4/8/05, employee was seen by an orthropedic surgeon, diagnosed with left elbow fracture, returned to work with restrictions - no climbing ladders.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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