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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220111110024 · 04/09/2011 · U S Borax Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall down stairs
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
STEPS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FACE,NEC
Days lost
306
Mine experience
6.17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rio Tinto Group
Operator
U S Borax Inc
Mine
0400743

Narrative

Employee was descending stairs at secondary crusher. Investigation and witness statements indicate that the injured employee experienced an episode of a personal medical condition, and fell down the final set of stairs from app. the 9th step up from the bottom. Facial injuries resulted from fall. Letter dated 4-20-11 being submitted to provide more information to this report.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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