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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220133120030 · 11/07/2013 · 3M Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
WORKING SURF OUTSIDE,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
54
Mine experience
14.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
Operator
3M Company
Mine
0300426

Narrative

Employee had clocked out at the end of his shift and was walking out leaving the plant. He stepped down off the side walk and on to the asphalt drive. He lost his balance and fell to the right knee. He went home, went to bed and when he awoke he went to his doctor. X-rays showed a fracture to the knee cap.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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