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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220030970106 · 03/26/2003 · U.S. Silica Company, LLC

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
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
12.3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USS Holdings Inc
Operator
U.S. Silica Company, LLC
Mine
4602805

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ON 3RD OR 4TH STEP OF AN ""A-FRAME"" STEP LADDER, INSPECTING THE BEARING AT THE FEED END OF A SEPARATOR SCREW. AS HE STARTED DOWN THE LADDER HIS LEFT SLEEVE STUCK ON SOMETHING. AS H E TURNED TO FREE HIS SLEEVE, THE LADDER SLIPPED AND HE FELL 3 TO 4 FEET ONTO LADDER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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