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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220072280029 · 08/06/2007 · Essroc Cement Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from ladders
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
10
Mine experience
28.9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Italcementi Spa
Operator
Essroc Cement Corp
Mine
1200065

Narrative

Employee fell while descending a stationary ladder. It is estimated that he fell between 6-10 feet. It appears that he hit his back on a guard for the nearby conveyor belt. Employee stated that he was carrying tools while climbing down. He felt a pop in his back and had immediate pain in his neck, left elbow and left shoulder.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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