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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220010400027 · 02/06/2001 · Lafarge Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
SKULL
Days lost
301
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge Corp
Mine
2302171

Narrative

WORKER WAS INSTALLING AN INSPECTION DOOR ON THE TA DUCTS. HE WAS USING WRENCHES TO TIGHTEN THE DOOR ASSEMBLY. THE WRENCH HE WAS USING SLIPPED OFF THE NUT. THIS CAUSED HIM TO LOSE HIS BALANCE A ND HE FELL BACKWARDS OFF OF HIS WORK PLATFORM.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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