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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220230620010 · 03/01/2023 · Norlite

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
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
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.44 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Tradebe Northeast LLC
Operator
Norlite
Mine
3000292

Narrative

Employee was operating the primary plant when the fines belt unexpectedly stopped. As EE made way to shut off the screen deck to avoid the overflow of material, EE lost footing and fell forward on to their hands. This is when EE felt a pain and strain in the lower back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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