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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220033510011 · 12/04/2003 · Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
SCAFFOLDS,STAGING,ETC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A
Operator
Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Company
Mine
4001052

Narrative

A PALLET CONTAINING ELECTRIC MOTORS WAS STORED ON A SHELF ABOVE FLOOR LEVEL. THE PALLET HAD BROKEN SPILLING THE MOTORS ON THE SHELF. AFTER THE MOTORS WERE REMOVED EE CLIMBED ONTO THE SHELF TO REMOVE THE PALLET. AS HE STEPPED OFF A PIECE OF PALLET BROKE OFF UNDER HIS FEET. HE GRABBED ONTO THE SHELF TO BREAK HIS FALL AND FELT PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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