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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220260700009 · 03/02/2026 · Covia Specialty Minerals, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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
UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
Mine experience
13.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Covia Holdings LLC
Operator
Covia Specialty Minerals, Inc.
Mine
1102051

Narrative

The HVAC vent covers in the floor of the office building/ lab were removed for floor cleaning and waxing. Mill operator was exiting the lab area when EE stepped on said opening, making EE loose EE's balance, leading to a fall. Employee was transported to hospital via local ambulance service. Employee was seen by hospital ED for pain in knee. Xray's indicated no broken bones.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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