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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220052240056 · 08/04/2005 · Essroc Cement Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from ladders
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Italcementi Spa
Operator
Essroc Cement Corporation
Mine
3600136

Narrative

EE PLACED AN EXTENSION LADDER ON A SMOOTH CONCRETE SURFACE AND BEGAN CLIMBING THE LADDER TO TIGHTEN BOLTS, WHEN HE WAS 3' OFF THE GROUND, THE LADDER SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER HIM AND HE FELL 3', LANDING HEAVILY ON HIS LEFT FOOT, SPRAINING HIS ANKLE. CLAY-LIKE MATERIAL UNDER THE LADDER ON THE CONCRETE CAUSED THE LADDER TO SLIP. HE WAS EXAMINED AT THE HOSPITAL RELEASED

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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