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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220071070034 · 03/11/2007 · Calportland

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Taiheiyo Cement Corp
Operator
Calportland
Mine
0400036

Narrative

Employees were removing brick liner of pre-heat tower - stage 4 vessel riser duct - using chipping guns and jackhammers, when second stage scaffolding collapsed causing employees to fall to tower floor - est 14 to 20 feet. There were no serious injuries. Employee fell against the face and slid to bottom.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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