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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220081220005 · 04/23/2008 · Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Tennessee Zinc Company LLC
Operator
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC
Mine
4000170

Narrative

EE was helping remove 30 foot ladder from skip loading pocket, when his foot slipped and his chest hit the edge of the capsule. EE felt and heard a pop in his rib area, just under the right breast. Upon examination by a doctor it was determined he had broken a rib.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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