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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220043130061 · 11/02/2004 · Texas Mining LP

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
51
Mine experience
0.1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Oglebay Norton Company
Operator
Texas Mining LP
Mine
4101003

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A 24"" CRESCENT WRENCH TO LOOSEN A RUSTED TURNBUCKLE THAT WAS SECURED IN A BENCH VISE. AS HE PULLED BACK ON THE WRENCH HANDLE WITH BOTH ARMS, THE WRENCH CAME OFF THE TURNBUCKLE CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE TO LOSE HIS BALANCE AND TURN HIS LEFT ANKLE. THE LEG FRACTURED AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT FIBULA.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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