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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220172960014 · 10/18/2017 · Morton Salt Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Miner, Prospector, NEC
Activity
Idle
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
0
Mine experience
43 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was standing on level ground with no loose gravel or tripping hazards present. The footwear was in good condition and fully laced up. Employee began to move to the right and they tripped and fell. The employee tried to catch themselves with their left hand. The employee broke a wrist.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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