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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220140210056 · 01/08/2014 · Argos Puerto Rico Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Assayer, Geologist, Metallurgist, Engineer, Engineer management
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
6
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Italcementi Spa
Operator
Argos Puerto Rico Corp
Mine
5400120

Narrative

Employee was walking down the ramp passing underneath the marginal belt conveyor and slipped loosing his step. He tried to maintain his balance to avoid the fall, he twist his body with force and felt a sudden pain in his lower back. The employee reported immediately to his supervisor and notify discomfort he was feeling in his lower back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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