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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220062980006 · 10/21/2006 · Solvay Chemicals, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
WORKING SURF OUTSIDE,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
25.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Solvay S A
Operator
Solvay Chemicals, Inc
Mine
4801295

Narrative

While the employee was fueling, he stepped on the metal cover for the bulk fuel tanks and slipped. When he fell he twisted his lower left leg. He was taken to seek medical attention and received 7 to 10 days restricted duty to allow his sprain to heal.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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