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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220170820014 · 02/07/2017 · Wedron Silica LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Silo operator, Bin puller, Truck loader
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
SAND,GRAVEL,SHELL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10.06 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Fairmount Santrol
Operator
Wedron Silica LLC
Mine
1101578

Narrative

This incident was initially reported as first aid. It became reportable on 3/20/2017 when physical therapy was prescribed. Employee was walking to retrieve a sample when they stepped over a pile of sand. Employee's foot sank in the sand causing them to slip and twist their back, this event aggravated a pre-existing injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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