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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220033230036 · 11/10/2003 · TXI

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Texas Industries Inc
Operator
TXI
Mine
3401859

Narrative

EE WAS STANDING ON THE TRACKS OF A CAT 345 EXCAVATOR REPLACING A WINDSHIELD. HE TURNED TO ASK A FELLOW EE FOR A TOOL WHEN HE SLIPPED AND STARTED TO FALL. HE CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HANDHOLD. TWIST ING AND PULLING HIS BACK. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE DR OFFICE AND DIAGNOSED WITH SPASM IN THE LEFT LUMBAR REGION AND BACK ON LIGHT DUTY UNTIL HEALER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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