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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220002840117 · 09/28/2000 · Tilden Mining Company L C

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from ladders
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
59
Mine experience
15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
U.S. Steel Canada; Cliffs Natural Resources Inc
Operator
Tilden Mining Company L C
Mine
2000422

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ON A LADDER ATTEMPTING TO FREE AN OVERHEAD DOOR THAT WAS JAMMED IN THE TRACK WHILE IN THE OPEN POSITION. THE DOOR FREED UP EASIER THAN ANTICIPATED, CATCHING HIM OFF GIARD. HIS MOM ENTUM CARRIED HIM OFF THE LADDER, LANDING ON HISFEET AND THEN FALLING AND ROLLING ON THE CONCRETE FLOOR.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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