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STRIKING OR BUMPING

220083240002 · 11/12/2008 · PCS Phosphate Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.08 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While employee was looking at the walkway to ensure it was clear, he walked into a low hanging overhead pipe. On 11/13 he reported the incident to his supervisor and complained of neck stiffness. He was evaluated at Safety & classified as first aid. Follow-up scheduled 11/14. On 11/14 he was re-evaluated & sent to the doctor. Pain medication was prescribed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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