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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220032870046 · 10/08/2003 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
STEPS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
3.55 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
4000838

Narrative

THE EE WAS CLEANING UP MATERIAL ON A WORK PLATFORM. AFTER FINISHING THE EE WAS RETURNING TO THE GROUND LEVEL VIA STAIRS. THE EE SLIPPED ON ONE OF THE STEPS WHERE OIL HAD BEEN SPILLED. THE EE CAUGHT HIMSELF USING THE HANDRAILS BEFORE LOSINGHIS BALANCE. WHEN HE CAUGHT HE TWISTED AND STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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