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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

220070860003 · 02/26/2007 · Capitol Aggregates, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Accident type
Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Zachry Corporation
Operator
Capitol Aggregates, Inc.
Mine
4101162

Narrative

Employee was repairing a 30 inch water line in a 15 foot deep excavation. Wall caved in on employee burying him up to his waist. He was immediately dug out using shovels. Injuries suffered included brusing to legs and hips and pain in back. Employee was taken to the doctor where he was prescribed muscle relaxer and pain medication. Employee was placed on light duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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