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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220041940009 · 07/01/2004 · Miles Sand & Gravel Company

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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
MACHINE-MILL,CLEANING PLT
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
10
Mine experience
0.9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Walt Miles
Operator
Miles Sand & Gravel Company
Mine
4502282

Narrative

While performing routine cleanup he noticed that the twin scrubber to the wash plant was plugged with mud. While attempting to climb up onto the edge of the scrubber his foot caught on a lip or bar and caused him to lose his balance falling into the scrubber. While trying to brace his fall with his left hand it struck the scrubber screw.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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