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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220023310001 · 11/16/2002 · Amrize Cement Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from ladders
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
71
Mine experience
30.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd
Operator
Amrize Cement Inc.
Mine
0500037

Narrative

WHEN EE WAS DESENDING A LADDER, HE STEPPED OFF THINKING HE WAS ON THE BOTTOM RUNG. HE WAS NOT IN FACT ON THE THE BOTTOM RUNG CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO GROUND. HE LANDED ON HIS RIGHT SHOULDER, IN JURING IT. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSP. BY HIS SUPERVISOR TO CHECK. THE INITIAL DIAG. WAS A BRUISE.UPON FOLLOW UP EXAM AND MRI ON 11-20-02 HE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED ACUTE ROTOR CUFF. ON MODIFIED DUTY

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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