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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220091520036 · 12/28/2008 · Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
33.37 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rohm & Haas Company
Operator
Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc
Mine
1600970

Narrative

Employee slipped on slick floor and caught himself before falling to the ground. While slipping he twisted his knee. Employee continued to experience problems and because of his chronic arthritis condition required surgery (ACL repair) to the knee. THIS IS NOT A NEW INCIDENT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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