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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220011830012 · 06/28/2001 · BASF Catalysts LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
250
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Engelhard Corp
Operator
BASF Catalysts LLC
Mine
0900359

Narrative

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC WAS IN PROCESS OF MOVING A FURNACE INTO FIRING POSITION. AS HE WAS INSTALLING BOLTS, HE LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL 18' FROM THE FURNACE PLATFORM TO THE GROUND. HE WAS TRANS PORTED TO E.R. BY AMBULANCE. HE SUSTAINED MULTIPULE FRACTURES AND IS STILL HOSPITALIZED, AWAITING SURGERY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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