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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220080840028 · 03/07/2008 · Independent Salt Company

Details

Degree of injury
ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from machine
Occupation
Miner, Prospector, NEC
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
M D Keener
Operator
Independent Salt Company
Mine
1400411

Narrative

The driver of a customers truck fell as he getting out of his truck.In trying to catch/brace himself the man landed on his right hand.Due to swelling and pain, a mine EE applied a samsplint,ice pack and co-band.Driver reported that he never saw a DR and that the swelling and pain were gone by the time he went home.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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