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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220122260038 · 08/01/2012 · Iluka Resources Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.48 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Iluka Resources Ltd
Operator
Iluka Resources Inc.
Mine
4407250

Narrative

Employee was walking in mining field flagging power cable when his left heel stepped on something (unknown) and employee fell with left leg underneath him. Employee said it burned and he reported incident to his supervisor. On 8/2 employee asked to see Dr. and was diagnosed with strained calf and given 2 weeks light duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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