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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220102280011 · 06/29/2010 · Intrepid Potash-New Mexico, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Hugh E Harvey
Operator
Intrepid Potash-New Mexico, LLC
Mine
2900170

Narrative

EE-1 was attempting to close a valve using a pipe wrench. While pulling with a EE-2, the wrench slipped & the two EE's fell backward to the floor. EE-1 landed on R. ankle & felt sharp pain. EE was originally diagnosed w/sprain & treated conservativley. on 8/12 MRI report indicates non-displaced fracture in heel.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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