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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220002800051 · 09/29/2000 · GCC Rio Grande, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
GCC SAB de CV
Operator
GCC Rio Grande, Inc.
Mine
2900013

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING OUT OF THE COAL TUNNEL AND HIS VISION WAS AFFECTED BY THE BRIGHT SUNLIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL. EMPLOYEE TRIPPED ON THESTEPS AND FELL DOWN AT THE EAST END OF THE TUNNE L. DURING THE FALL, EMPLOYEE HIT HIS FOREHEAD ONTHE END OF A SECTION OF HANDRAIL.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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