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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220003290008 · 11/18/2000 · Climax Molybdenum Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to lower level, NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
PALLETS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
15
Mine experience
25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Phelps Dodge Corp
Operator
Climax Molybdenum Company
Mine
0502256

Narrative

EE WAS SEARCHING FOR SOME INSULATION. HE THOUGHT HE SAW SOME UP HIGHLAND GOT A LADDER, BUT THERE WERE SOME BARRELS IN THE WAY. HE DECIDED TO CLIMB ON ONE OF THE BARRELS. WHEN HE WAS READY TO D ESCEND, HE JUMPED FROM THE BARREL ONTO A PALLET THE BARREL WAS ON. THE PALLET BROKE AND THE EE TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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