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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220011490035 · 05/17/2001 · Imerys Marble Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
8
Mine experience
3.75 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Marble Inc
Mine
0900707

Narrative

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL AN ELEVATOR BELT WHILE WORKING FROM A PLATFORM. THE HANDRAILS HAD BEEN REMOVED IN ORDER TO INSTALL THE ELEVATOR BELT. THE PLATFORM WAS APPROX 3 FT ABOVE GROUND. TH E EE'S RIGHT KNEE SUDDENLY GAVE OUT & HE FELL STRIKING RT KNEE ON CONCRETE PAD.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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