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STRIKING OR BUMPING

220150430005 · 02/03/2015 · Elementis Specialties Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
0
Mine experience
11 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Elementis Plc
Operator
Elementis Specialties Inc
Mine
0402634

Narrative

Employee was coming down from a step ladder, and struck his elbow on the lip of a tank next to the ladder. Symptoms from the injury did not appear until approximately 48 hours. Diagnosis was soft tissue contusion with no fracture. Prescriptions were written for pain and swelling and the employee was placed on restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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