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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220262430033 · 08/20/2026 · Argos Puerto Rico Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall down stairs
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
STEPS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
4.71 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cementos Argos S A
Operator
Argos Puerto Rico Corp
Mine
5400120

Narrative

Employee exited training room while conversing with another person and stepped backward down a two-step stairway. Employee failed to recognize the second step, lost balance, took several unsteady steps, and fell approximately 3 feet, landing in a seated position with back contacting a wall. Employee reported lower back pain and was referred for medical evaluation.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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