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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220052290012 · 08/02/2005 · Lafarge Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from ladders
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
14 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge Corporation
Mine
1100786

Narrative

The employee was climbing a ladder to install a hose in an oil tote when he lost his balance and fell backward. The employee experienced swelling in his left wrist and hand/arm as a result. On 8/15/05 additional testing determined that there were 2 small fractures and they put his wrist and hand in cast. Report was delayed due to final diagnosis.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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