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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220091680006 · 03/27/2009 · Iluka Resources 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
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Iluka Resources Ltd
Operator
Iluka Resources Inc.
Mine
4407222

Narrative

Employee went to step over 18"" pipe in mining field. As he stepped on the pipe, his foot slipped off, causing him to fall to the ground. He stuck his right arm down to break his fall & jammed his shoulder. At that time he refused medical examination & said he was fine. On 6/11/09 he was diagnosed with torn humeral ligament & given cortisone injection & 4 weeks of physical therapy.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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