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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220053490023 · 12/13/2005 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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
GROUND
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
130
Mine experience
3.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
1100225

Narrative

Employee was climbing 4-foot step ladder to gain access to D10 dozer in order to fuel it. When the employee reached the 3rd step, the ladder started to wobble and the employee lost his balance and fell. This resulted in a compound fracture of the right lower leg.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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