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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220092390026 · 08/15/2009 · Nestle Purina PetCare Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from ladders
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
215
Mine experience
2.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Nestle S A
Operator
Nestle Purina PetCare Company
Mine
0402638

Narrative

While standing on a ladder (4 foot off ground) Employee stepped backwards and fell. He was holding onto the ladder handrails but due to his size he could not support his weight. Employee complained with knee pain. Initially classified as First Aid Injury by Doctor's office. Status changed to Recordable during follow up visit on 8-17-09, due to prescription medication.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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