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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220030920008 · 03/20/2003 · Carmeuse Lime and Stone

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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
Walking, Running
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
34
Mine experience
14.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Oglebay Norton Company
Operator
Carmeuse Lime and Stone
Mine
4002545

Narrative

EE WAS WALKING INSIDE KILN WHEN HE STEPPED IN A HOLE CREATED BY WORN BRICK AND GATORS. EE LOST BALANCE AND TWISTED HIS BACK IN THE PROCESS TO REGAIN BALANCE. EE WAS WEARING DARK SAFETY GLASS ES IN A DARK LOCATION AT THE TIME OF INCIDENT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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