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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220193090010 · 10/22/2019 · Imerys Talc Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Talc Incorporated
Mine
2400163

Narrative

Employee had descended into a trench (approximately 3 feet deep X 6 feet wide) at the water pond area of the mine and was climbing up the other side when they felt a pop in their right calf muscle. The employee was later diagnosed with a partial tear to the calf muscle.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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