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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220002150024 · 07/26/2000 · Pioneer Sands LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
149
Mine experience
4.01 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Oglebay Norton Company
Operator
Pioneer Sands LLC
Mine
3301355

Narrative

EE WAS HELPING TO CVHANGE OUT A FAILED DOUBLE TRUNNION BEARING ON THE LEACH TUBE. AFTER REMOVING THE TRUNNION, EE APPARENTLY STAYED BEHIND TO CHECK THE TIGHTNESS OF THE PINION BEARING BOLTS. A LL OTHER EES HAD LEFT THE AREA. WHILE APPARENTLY CHECKING THE PINION BOLTS, EE FGELL APPROX. 6', BREAKING HIS RIGHT WRIST.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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