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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220172650013 · 09/15/2017 · BASF Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
16.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
BASF SE
Operator
BASF Corporation
Mine
0900471

Narrative

Employee was walking on flat, dry, clean surface at bagging operation when they tripped over their own feet and fell on same level. Operator extended both arms while falling in an attempt to stop fall. The right hand struck a metal frame causing a laceration that required 7 stitches. Operator states they were wearing gloves at the time of the fall. Restricted duty, no lost days.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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