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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220060580092 · 10/03/2005 · Simplot Phosphates LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion 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
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
177
Mine experience
14.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Scott Simplot
Operator
Simplot Phosphates LLC
Mine
4200998

Narrative

Employee was pulling on forks of a forklift when he stepped backwards onto an uneven surface & twisted his right knee. He did not report any problems until 11/6/05. At that time he had an infection that required surgery. The surgeon would not comment on whether the infection was associated with the sprain. Workers Comp had another doctor review the case.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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