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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220072000004 · 07/17/2007 · PCS Phosphate Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
9.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Potash Corp Of Saskatchewan
Operator
PCS Phosphate Company Inc
Mine
3100212

Narrative

Operator attempted to close manual block valve. It wouldn't close completely. When trying to open and reclose, the handle broke. The Operator lost his balance, fell backwards and hit the back of his head on the floor grating causing a laceration that required stitches. Valve damage about $100.00.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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