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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220113500018 · 12/12/2011 · Unimin Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
S C R-Sibelco Nv
Operator
Unimin Corp
Mine
3100673

Narrative

Employee was checking belts on flotation cell. He stepped over the diffuser shaft to get to the other side when his foot slipped. He was trying to catch his balance and twisted his knee .The employee did not report the incident until 12/14/11 at 7:45 am. The employee has not missed any work but is on modified duty until further notice.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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