← MSHA accidents

SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220041270009 · 04/30/2004 · US Aggregates, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
16 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
The Heritage Group
Operator
US Aggregates, Inc.
Mine
1200023

Narrative

Employee was greasing the tail pulley of Conveyor #10 at primary plant. Pulling grease hose with both hands, lost his balance, tripped and fell against guard which was at waist height. Employee was close to guard and although he put his hands out, he hit the guard right at his mouth and broke 5 teeth and has to have extensive dental repair.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
JSON-LD · Markdown