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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220141690021 · 04/04/2014 · U S Borax Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
976
Mine experience
1.17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rio Tinto Group
Operator
U S Borax Inc
Mine
0400743

Narrative

An Employee was walking on an elevated platform with handrails. The employee opened a spring loaded gate of a fixed ladder opening and stepped in the opening falling approximately 7ft.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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