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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220140210046 · 01/15/2014 · Simplot Phosphates LLC

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
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
17.88 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Scott Simplot
Operator
Simplot Phosphates LLC
Mine
4200998

Narrative

Employee stepped back off of a 2 foot step ladder and lost his balance causing him to fall backwards. The employee instinctively stuck out his right hand to break the fall and struck a tool cart that was placed in the area. The impact caused a laceration to the palm of the right hand. Employee did not fall all the way to the floor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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