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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220082100012 · 07/23/2008 · Morton Salt Div/Morton International 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
SCAFFOLDS,STAGING,ETC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
24 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rohm & Haas Company
Operator
Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc
Mine
3301993

Narrative

Employee suffered injury when part of handrail broke loose on side of elevated platform in Crushing/Screening plant. As he put hand on railing, it separated, causing him to fall onto the platform. He put his arm out to help lessen fall and injured arm.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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