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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220080390056 · 02/06/2008 · Carmeuse Lime Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
10
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
Carmeuse Lime Inc
Mine
3600017

Narrative

Employee was air arcing on the 3rd pier of kiln 4. He was standing on top of the concrete pier 3 feet off of the decking when he lost his balance & fell on to the safety railing. The employee struck his chest on the railing causing 4 fractured ribs. EMS was called for treatment and transport to Hershey Medical Center.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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