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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220053410008 · 12/01/2005 · Carmeuse Lime & Stone Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to lower level, NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Supervise
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
138
Mine experience
30.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA; Lafarge SA
Operator
Carmeuse Lime & Stone Inc
Mine
0100394

Narrative

Employee stepped off of firing floor while giving crane signals. Fell roughly 15 ft. Normal procedure not followed and caution tape tied across opening instead of rope which is normally used. Employee suffered fracture to L3 vertebrae. MSHA notified at 3:30 pm.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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