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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220002360010 · 08/13/2000 · Blue Circle Cement

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall down stairs
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
STEPS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
5
Mine experience
20 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Blue Circle Industries Plc
Operator
Blue Circle Cement
Mine
0100629

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN STAIRS, MISJUDGED STEPDISTANCE DUE TO LOOKING THROUGH THE BI-FOCAL PART OF HIS GLASSES AND FELL DOWN SEVERAL STEPS. AS A RESULT OF THE FALL, HIS ARM WAS CUT AND REQUI RED SURGERY TO REPAIR.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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