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FIRE

220070890044 · 03/23/2007 · Graymont Western Lime Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FIRE
Accident type
Fall from ladders
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Escaping a hazard
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
7
Mine experience
0.13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Michael Nast
Operator
Graymont Western Lime Inc.
Mine
2003356

Narrative

Fire in the preheater unit. Employee, in a rush to prevent injury from the fire, dropped 6' off ladder to lower platform. Employee suffered the following injuries: lumbar strain, knee/leg strain, cervical strain and contusion of back. MRI disclosed no permanent damage. Employee is expected to make full recovery; return to light duty as of 4/2/07.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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