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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220030520048 · 02/04/2003 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
MACHINE-MILL,CLEANING PLT
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
27.53 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
3600006

Narrative

STOWING CYLINDER USED FOR LOESCHE MILL. TOWMOTOR OPR. HAD CYLINDER SUSPENDED W/FORKS AND WAS MOVING IT INTO PLACE. CYLINDER BEGAN TO TEETER. EMP. CLIMBED ONTO SHELNG AREA TO ATTEMPT TO STABLIZ E CYCLINDER. PALLET HE WAS STANDING ON GAVE WAY.IN ATTEMPT TO BREAK HIS FALL, HE GRABBED ONTO THE SHELVING WITH LEFT HAND. POSIBLITY OF SURGERY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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