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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220082420001 · 08/26/2008 · Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
218
Mine experience
37.52 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
4000039

Narrative

Employee was attempting to move a piece of plate steel that was setting on steel grating. He was using a pry bar to wedge in grating to move the plate. Instead of the plate moving, the grating shifted off the support beam, allowing the grating and employee to fall to the ground below. Sprain wrist and contusion.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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