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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220030340085 · 01/22/2003 · U. S. Silica Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
120
Mine experience
13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USS Holdings Inc
Operator
U. S. Silica Company
Mine
1101013

Narrative

AFTER SPOTTING TO POSITION A RAILCAR, THE EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING BACK TO THE PICKUP TRUCK. AS HE STEPPED OVER THE RAIL TRACK HIS TOE CAUGHT ON THE RAIL AND HE FELL FACE FIRST INTO THE REAR WHEEL WELL OF THE PICKUP. UNABLE TO CATCH HIMSELF HIS ARM HIT THE WHEEL WHELL AND HIS FACE HIT THE HUB OF THE TIRE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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