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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220101880006 · 07/03/2010 · United Salt Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from ladders
Occupation
Hoistman, Hoist operator
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
32.35 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Texas United Corp
Operator
United Salt Corporation
Mine
4102478

Narrative

Operator had leaned an 8 foot ladder against a wall to clean windows. The wall had a removable panel to facilitate cable changes on the hoist. The ladder slipped when the panel moved, causing the operator to fall.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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