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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220110350048 · 01/26/2011 · Morton Salt 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
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
0
Mine experience
26.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
K+S Aktiengesellschaft
Operator
Morton Salt Inc
Mine
1600970

Narrative

Employee had just finished cutting the hinge pin located between the boom and pivot turn table. He backed up from between the cutter turn table and boom and slipped and fell backwards to the floor. He used his hand to brace his fall and his left wrist and hand started swelling. Doctor found positive fracture.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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