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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220021120038 · 04/11/2002 · U.S. Silica Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
SCAFFOLDS,STAGING,ETC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
35
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USS Holdings Inc
Operator
U.S. Silica Company, LLC
Mine
4602805

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS RESAMPLING RAILCAR CXST 228137. AFTER OBTAINING SAMPLES FROM THE TOP OF RAILCAR, HE WAS RETURNING ON THE GRATING WALKWAY ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE DOWN LADDER. AS HE CROSSED THE ""A"" END WALKWAY TO THE LADDER, HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL 15' TO THE GRAVEL.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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