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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220083100023 · 10/22/2008 · River Cement Company dba Buzzi Unicem USA

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
Occupation
Miner, Prospector, NEC
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
MINE RESCUE EQUIPMENT
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
63
Mine experience
0.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Buzzi S p A
Operator
River Cement Company dba Buzzi Unicem USA
Mine
2300188

Narrative

Employee fell while stepping from structural steel onto a scaffold. Employee was using fall protection equipment but fell approximately 9 ft to a lower level before fall protection equipment engaged. He struck his head and shoulder on structure during the fall, non-life threatening. He was able to walk under his own power from the accident location.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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