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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220102770055 · 09/24/2010 · Carolina Stalite Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Dryer operator, Kiln operator, Dry plant operator, Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
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
2.52 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Frances H Johnson
Operator
Carolina Stalite Company
Mine
3100136

Narrative

The employee was replacing the maintenance service door on the #1 coal mill, as he was tightening one of the treaded bolts, it broke causing the employee to suddenly lose his balance. He regained his balance a short time later he felt a sharp pain to his lower back (Lumbar area).

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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