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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220150260020 · 01/19/2015 · Nu-West Industries Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Crane operator, Mobile equipment operator (MEO), Dragline operator, Dropball operator, Rigger
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
ICE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
145
Mine experience
4.83 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Agrium Inc
Operator
Nu-West Industries Inc
Mine
1002177

Narrative

Employee was performing his walk around when his left foot slid forward; as he was falling he was able to stabilize himself with his right leg preventing him from hitting the ground. After the event happened he felt some discomfort in lower back. Follow up with doctor on 1/22 and prescription medication was issued to help with discomfort. MRI sceduled

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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