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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220080630036 · 03/02/2008 · Imerys Norfolk, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
MACHINE-MILL,CLEANING PLT
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Materis SA
Operator
Imerys Norfolk, Inc.
Mine
4405046

Narrative

The mill had 2 scall man doors removed for maintenance. The repairman entered through the upper door via a ladder. He accidently put one foot into the lower door hole, lost his balance and fell onto his left side inside the mill. He was the first person to enter the mill and had not yet put a temporary light in place or covered the lower door hole. He has a torn rotator cuff.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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