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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220241500030 · 05/24/2024 · Thiele Kaolin Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
34.85 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
J Eric Tillirson
Operator
Thiele Kaolin Company
Mine
0900110

Narrative

Employee was walking back into the operator control room and tripped on the lip inside the door causing EE to fall on concrete floor. EE initially thought was ok and administered first aid. Next day, EE observed bruising and swelling and wanted to seek medical attention. On 5/28, EE received negative X-rays and was released to return to work with restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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