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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220172330020 · 08/10/2017 · Morton Salt Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
36
Mine experience
13.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
K+S Aktiengesellschaft
Operator
Morton Salt Inc
Mine
3301993

Narrative

Employee was washing down the floor near the 203 stacker belt with a hose, when the employee slipped on the wet salt bed and twisted back. Employee was taken to the hospital. Follow up medical visit determined that ee could not return to work. Physical therapy has been prescribed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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