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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220040960103 · 03/30/2004 · Simplot Phosphates LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
39
Mine experience
1.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Scott Simplot
Operator
Simplot Phosphates LLC
Mine
4200998

Narrative

EE WAS USING A TORCH TO CUT PART OF A BLDG. STRUCTURE FOR REMOVAL PURPOSES. AS HE CUT THE FIRST END OF A BEAM, THE BEAM MOVED, WHICH CAUSED EE TO LOSE HIS BALANCE. THIS CAUSED HIM TO FALL & STRIKE HIS KNEE INTO A SECTION OF HANDRAIL. EE HAD HIS SAFETY HARNESS ON WHICH PREVENTED HIM FROM FALLING FURTHER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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