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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220081360057 · 04/27/2008 · Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
SCAFFOLDS,STAGING,ETC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rohm & Haas Company
Operator
Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc
Mine
4101776

Narrative

EE states he was bagging 40lb film sacks of pellets, when he stepped off the wooden platform to retrieve more bags. While stepping down from the platform, his foot contacted the edge of the wooden platform, causing him to lose his balance and fall forward. He raised his right arm and grabbed the ink jet coder box to keep from falling. Strained right ankle and arm below shoulder.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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