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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220262190028 · 07/28/2026 · 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
Miner, Prospector, NEC
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.21 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Minerals Technologies Inc
Operator
Specialty Minerals Inc
Mine
0600019

Narrative

A miner was walking to the locker room from RM area when they tripped on a layflat rug and fell down. EE was able call for assistance which arrived quickly. First aid started with a cool compress. The miner was taken to the local urgent care for evaluation which determined they sustained a right ankle sprain. A splint and crutches were provided, a follow up provided a walking boot.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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