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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220261980006 · 07/13/2026 · Intrepid Potash-New Mexico, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from ladders
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.87 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Intrepid Potash Inc
Operator
Intrepid Potash-New Mexico, LLC
Mine
2902028

Narrative

Employee was working two steps up on a step ladder and felt instability in the ladder. While descending the step ladder, the ladder leg broke causing Employee to fall a short distance to the ground. Employee used Right arm to break the fall, causing strain to right shoulder. After professional Medical Evaluation, EE was released to work with restrictions for 10 days.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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