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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220253450024 · 12/04/2025 · Wyo-Ben, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
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
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
Mine experience
0.37 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
David Brown
Operator
Wyo-Ben, Inc
Mine
4800612

Narrative

Employee was on a work platform prepping bags for the packer. An airline came off the packer placer arm. The employee saw the adverse condition and quickly came down the three steps from the work platform. The right gastrocnemius muscle ruptured when the employee stepped down onto the cement floor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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