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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220202800008 · 09/29/2020 · Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
97
Mine experience
13.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Carbonates USA, Inc.
Mine
0100011

Narrative

Employee noticed a sump pump was not working. When they walked out to the pump they slipped, twisted ankle and landed hard on back. Employee went to ER for eval. and xrays. No broken bones. On 09/29/20 employee complained that ankle was still hurting. We took them to Ortho & They found a break in the femur above the ankle, put them in a boot.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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