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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220212850005 · 09/30/2021 · Solvay Chemicals, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
STORAGE TANKS AND BINS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
81
Mine experience
16.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Solvay S A
Operator
Solvay Chemicals, Inc
Mine
4801295

Narrative

Performing an inspection inside of a tank, coming out of the tank from the side opening, feet first and had pressure to EE's biceps pulling self through the opening, lost grip with EE's right hand, used EE's left hand and arm to catch self and immediately felt pain and burning sensation in EE's left bicep.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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