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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220030830093 · 03/13/2003 · Holcim (Texas) LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Fall from ladders
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Holcim Ltd; Crow Holdings
Operator
Holcim (Texas) LP
Mine
4103307

Narrative

EE WAS ON THE 3RD STEP FROM THE BOTTOM OF A 10' EXTENSION LADDER. HE WAS REACHING UP TO CLOSE A 2""GATED AIR VALVE. USING A 12""WRENCH TO CLOSE VALVE TIGHT, VALVE BONNET CAME OFF, RELEASING THE PRESSURE STORE IN APPROX. 30'OF 2""HOSE. EE WAS STRUCK BY WRENCH OR VALVE BONNET AND FELL FROM THE LADDER. HE TRIED TO BREAK HIS FALL WITH HIS HANDS AND FRACTURED BOTH WRISTS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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