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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220261590002 · 12/29/2025 · Specialty Minerals Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Minerals Technologies Inc
Operator
Specialty Minerals Inc
Mine
1900035

Narrative

While walking into a building, a miner slipped on a walkway and attempted to brace themselves to prevent a fall. Miner was able to stop the fall but reported right shoulder discomfort. Physician approved to continue work without restrictions. After continued soreness an MRI resulted in a slight tear on 5/29/2026. Operator received documentation on 6/2/2026.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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