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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220031140044 · 04/07/2003 · Carmeuse Lime and Stone Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
KILNS,MELT FURNACE,RETORT
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
—
Mine experience
14.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA; Lafarge SA
Operator
Carmeuse Lime and Stone Inc
Mine
1505484

Narrative

MECHANIC WAS PULLING AIR HOSE THROUGH KILN IN PREPARATION OF AIR ARCHING. TRIPPED OVER OTHER HOSE ON KILN FLOOR. STRUCK THUMB OF RIGHT HAND AGAINST THE KILN SHELL. EE RETURNED TO ORTHOPEDIC DO CTOR ON 4-19-03 DUE TO PERSISTENT PAIN. X-RAYS WERE REREAD AND FOUND BONE CHIPS FROM THE INJURY. HAND WAS PLACED IN A CAST TO IMMOBILIZE THUMB.RETURNED WITH RESTRICTIONS RIGHT HAND.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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