SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Name: SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON at Molycorp Inc
Start: 10/23/2002

220023160059 · 10/23/2002 · Molycorp Inc

Details

Degree of injury: DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification: SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type: Fall from ladders
Occupation: Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity: Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source: FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury: SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part: WRIST
Days lost: 45
Mine experience: 10.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent): Unocal Corp
Operator: Molycorp Inc
Mine: 0402542

Narrative

A MILL OPERATOR WAS USING A LADDER TO ACCESS A HOSE FITTING ON A LEACH TANK WHEN THE LADDER SLIPPED AND THE ELPLOYEE FELL APPROXIMATELY 2 FEET. THE EMPLOYEE USED HIS HANDS TO BREAK HIS FALL BU T THE RESULTING IMPACT CAUSED SPRAINS TO BOTH OF THE EMPLOYEE'S WRISTS.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown