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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220232610036 · 09/17/2023 · 3M Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from machine
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
87
Mine experience
2.37 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
Operator
3M Company
Mine
0300426

Narrative

A maintenance mechanic was removing an access panel from the side of a 992G Caterpillar Front End Loader (FEL) to repair a panel securing bolt. After removing the panel bolts, the mechanic then pulled outward on the panel, lost balance and fell ~ 6ft to ground level.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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