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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220012740001 · 09/19/2001 · Imerys Marble Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
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
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
60
Mine experience
2.09 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Imerys Marble Inc
Mine
4800026

Narrative

EMPLOYEE AND CO-WORKERS WERE WORKING ON THE JAW CRUSHER AT THE QUARRY, SHORTLY BEFORE NOON EMPLOYEE WAS WITNESSED FALLING FROM THE SUPPORT STRUCTURE TO THE GROUND. EMPLOYEE WAS TREATED AT THE HOSPITAL. DURING THE ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT EMPLOYEE HAD CROSSED OVER A HANDRAIL ONTO A PIECE OF UNGUARDED CATWALKING. THE STRUCTURE FAILED AND THE EMPLOYEE FELL 15'.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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