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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220120620041 · 02/11/2012 · U. S. Silica Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from ladders
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USS Holdings Inc
Operator
U. S. Silica Company
Mine
1101013

Narrative

The employee was originally injured on 2-11-12 while descending a ladder in a fluid bed dryer the employee tripped on the bottom rung and fell 12 to 18 inches backward. The original diagnosis was bruised ribs, 1 week later the employee, due to continued pain, went to the doctor again and was diagnosis with non-displaced fractured ribs 3,4,5 which then made this injury reportable.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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