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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220041530069 · 05/26/2004 · Iluka Resources Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD 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
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CEMENT PROD,CONCRET BLOCK
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
13
Mine experience
7 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Iluka Resources Ltd
Operator
Iluka Resources Inc.
Mine
4406879

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO SEAT A 4'X 6'PIECE OF STEEL PLATING OVER A MANHOLE. THE PLATING WAS STILL PARTIALLY SUSPENDED FROM A FORKLIFT WHEN THE EE INADVERTENTLY STEPPED ON THE PLATING. THE PLATING SHIFTED CAUSING THE EE TO FALL 4' INTO THE HOLE STRIKING HIS CHEST ON THE CONCRETE WALL.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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