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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220260690005 · 01/28/2026 · U.S. Silica Company, LLC

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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
SCAFFOLDS,STAGING,ETC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
Mine experience
4.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USS Holdings Inc
Operator
U.S. Silica Company, LLC
Mine
2800526

Narrative

Winter blizzard and changing weather conditions created slippery surfaces. Ice developed on top platform dust collector and created a slippery surface. After performing maintenance task to thaw frozen air lines, employee sustained a left ankle injury after ascending ladder and stepping on the top platform for accessing the dust collector resulting in restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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