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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220190430004 · 02/04/2019 · Imerys Clays Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
STEPS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
42
Mine experience
30 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Clays Inc
Mine
0900111

Narrative

EE was descending the calcine silo stairs carrying post mill samples (3 samples weighing approximately 6lbs each), EE turned to stepped down from the landing to the next step. While shifting EE's weight onto one leg, EE felt a sharp pain in EE's left hip followed by a burning sensation down EE's left leg

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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