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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220052860007 · 10/08/2005 · American Gilsonite Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to lower level, NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
7
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
American Gilsonite Company
Operator
American Gilsonite Company
Mine
4200854

Narrative

Employee was standing on a elevated step cleaning the IR weir pan. He lost his footing while stepping down. He fell aproximately 16""; landing with his right knee hitting the concrete floor. Intial reports indicate fractured knee cap and torn ligaments.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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