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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220090570014 · 02/14/2009 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.29 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
0100050

Narrative

An Ensley Central employee was fitting two sections of pipe together. The employee straddled one of the pipes to put weight on it to get the flanges to align. The pipe bucked and threw the employee off the pipe. When the employee hit the ground he used his left hand to break his fall. This caused him to hurt his L hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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