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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220113340033 · 11/15/2011 · Unimin Specialty Minerals Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from ladders
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
MOVEABLE LADDERS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
30.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
S C R-Sibelco Nv
Operator
Unimin Specialty Minerals Inc
Mine
1101981

Narrative

EE was descending a vertical ladder when his foot slipped off a ladder rung. The ee had his hands on the outer frame of the ladder and was able to catch himself before hitting the ground. The ladder is approx 10 feet in height and the ee slid approx 5 feet before catching himself. The ladder is exposed to weather, and it was raining at the time of the incident.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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