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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220111930033 · 06/20/2011 · Solvay Chemicals, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall down stairs
Occupation
Pumper
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
STEPS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
72
Mine experience
3.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Solvay S A
Operator
Solvay Chemicals, Inc
Mine
4801295

Narrative

While carrying wooden planks down a set of stairs, an employee lost her footing and fell on the stairs. As a result, the employee felt pain in the lower portion of her back. She continued to work until 6/30. On 7/1 the employee underwent an MRI. 7/6 the employee was directed to stay off work until further tests can be carried out which are scheduled on Aug 6.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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