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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220110200037 · 01/10/2011 · PCS Phosphate Company 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
Lay or repair railroad track
Injury source
WORKING SURF OUTSIDE,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
31.98 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Potash Corp Of Saskatchewan
Operator
PCS Phosphate Company Inc
Mine
2500554

Narrative

The employee was pulling on the lever that moves the points of the rails on the railroad switch. Employee's right hand slipped off the lever and caused him to lose his balance. He fell backward and landed on his left hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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