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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220051510046 · 05/24/2005 · Compass Minerals America Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from ladders
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
MINE RESCUE EQUIPMENT
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
9.35 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Compass Minerals International, Inc.
Operator
Compass Minerals America Inc.
Mine
1600358

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO SET THE COLLET BACK IN PLACE ON THE LEFT CYLINDER OF A CAT LOADER. HE WAS STANDING ON A LADDER. AS HE WAS DECENDING FROM THE LADDER & REACHED THE 2ND TO LAST STEP FROM THE BOTTOM HE LOST HIS FOOTING & FELL BACKWARD ONTO HIS BACK. THE SELF RESCUER WHICH ATTACHED TO HIS BELT STRUCK HIM ON HIS LOWER BACK CAUSING A BRUISE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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