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Sprains

1 hospitalization · 2017043158 · 4/7/2017 · Harsco Metals & Minerals

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Ankle(s)
Nature of injury
Sprains

Cause

Event
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object
Source
Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Secondary source
Tires, inner tubes, wheels, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Harsco Metals & Minerals
Location
5929 AR-18,, GOSNELL, ARKANSAS, 72315
NAICS
327992
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was greasing a skid steer in front of the lube bay. As he walked backwards to move away from the machine, he tripped on a wheel hub that was on the ground behind him, twisting his ankle and falling to the ground.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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