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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220170040007 · 12/23/2016 · Ash Grove Cement Co

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
128
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ash Grove Cement Company
Operator
Ash Grove Cement Co
Mine
3502970

Narrative

Employee slipped and fell outside while walking in snow / ice conditions. EE fell to EE's buttocks, experiencing mild back and leg pain. EE received initial first aid and on 12/25/2016 went to the ER for increasing pain. EE received a CT scan disclosing disc bulge in the lumbar area, with 4-6 weeks of PT and an MRI ordered. No missed work to date.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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