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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220051950053 · 07/11/2005 · Lafarge Midwest Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
DOORS,INCL UG VENTILATION
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
14
Mine experience
33.37 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge Midwest Incorporated
Mine
1400073

Narrative

After taking slurry sample, injured was exiting the slurry tank pit w/sample in left hand and right hand used for handrail. When he reached the top set of stairs, he fell forward striking his left knee on the bottom edge of the doorway cutting his knee open. He received stitches for his wound. Addendum: Leg that wasn't cut swelled up & EE admitted to hospital.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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