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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220083570019 · 12/16/2008 · EP Minerals, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
STEPS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Eagle-Picher Industries Inc
Operator
EP Minerals, LLC
Mine
2600680

Narrative

Employee was walking down stairs and his boot was caught in the grating. To stop his fall, he twisted and grabbed the handrail with his loose hand. This caused a strain to his back and aggravated a previous back injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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