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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220071430009 · 05/11/2007 · FMC Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
75
Mine experience
32.17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
FMC Corp
Operator
FMC Corp
Mine
4800152

Narrative

Mechanic climbed up & was standing on a 3 1/2"" angle iron. He was putting a chocker around a counterweight in order to lift it up & change the take up roller. After chocker was in place, he was attempting to get down, when he lost his footing, fell & landed on his back on the grating below.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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