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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220071700027 · 06/14/2007 · Wyo-Ben, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from ladders
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.83 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
David Brown
Operator
Wyo-Ben, Inc
Mine
4800612

Narrative

Extension ladder used to elevate employee was not locked in securely. When the employee applied his weight to the ladder it fell causing him to lacerate his lip and bruise his inner arm. 3 sutures were required for his lower lip.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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